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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Swiss Cottage
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Swiss Cottage.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Swiss Cottage?
Fish and chip van for events in Swiss Cottage, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Whether it is summer fairs and food for volunteers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips for your guests.
In Swiss Cottage, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Greater London, including Swiss Cottage
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Swiss Cottage?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Souls, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December events in Swiss Cottage lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Swiss Cottage
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Swiss Cottage
Can you come to a school fair in Swiss Cottage?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cover Swiss Cottage?
Yes, we do. Swiss Cottage is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Community events around Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings in Swiss Cottage come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
If visitors are coming by train, there’s a station right in Swiss Cottage: South Hampstead station. PTAs at schools such as The UCL Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We cover events in every part of NW3, NW8 and NW6. We can serve an event on streets such as Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Swiss Cottage, we also cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Swiss Cottage include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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