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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Underhill
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Underhill and across Greater London.
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
A chip van near Underhill
Fish and chip van for events in Underhill, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We serve chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for country shows and community open days.
In Underhill, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. For events in Underhill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Underhill. Underhill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Underhill to London (11 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 1 mile east. School fairs, for a school like St Catherine's RC School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Wherever your event is in EN5 and N20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (within half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Underhill
Other occasions in Underhill
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree the terms in writing
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Underhill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your event in Underhill
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take around Underhill:
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
Events in parks such as Highlands Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Underhill 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Underhill
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or EN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Underhill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Underhill: your questions answered
What about parking in Underhill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in Highlands Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can the van come to Underhill?
We do. Underhill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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