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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hendon, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Hendon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Hendon
Event catering near Hendon
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hendon. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Hendon to London (about 8 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Hendon School often want one reliable hot-food stall. An event in Hendon Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
We cover events in every part of the NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Hendon include the A5 and A41, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Hendon include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (under half a mile north-west)
Fish and chip van for events in Hendon, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s food for volunteers and sports tournaments, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
London street parties and fairs in Hendon need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer fêtes in Hendon have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or NW4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Hendon
Is parking a problem for the van in Hendon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hendon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What else we do in Hendon
Occasions we serve in Hendon
It keeps people on site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church Hendon, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Hendon and across Greater London
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch