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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Temple Fortune events
Fish and chip van for events in Temple Fortune: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Temple Fortune
Events we cater in Temple Fortune
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
If your event is in Princes Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Fish and chip van for events in Temple Fortune, fried fresh
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for community festivals and club open days.
In Temple Fortune, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces usually need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Bookings in Temple Fortune come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Temple Fortune is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Garden Suburb Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
We serve events across NW11, NW4 and N3. Whether your event is on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Temple Fortune sits on or near the A598, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Temple Fortune, we cover Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Fortune includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include The Henrietta Barnett School (under half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Temple Fortune, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Temple Fortune
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Temple Fortune is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Temple Fortune
Do you trade at school fairs around Temple Fortune?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Temple Fortune?
The closest is Brent Cross West station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in Temple Fortune have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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