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Fish and Chip Van for Events for West Hampstead events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in West Hampstead.
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for West Hampstead events
Fish and chip van for events in West Hampstead, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include summer fairs and food for volunteers, serving chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Events in West Hampstead range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What affects the price in West Hampstead
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening events in West Hampstead have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Also near West Hampstead
What else we do in West Hampstead
Who books fish and chip van for events in West Hampstead?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Community events around West Hampstead
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in West Hampstead, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Hampstead to London (about 6 miles away).
An event in Kilburn Grange Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in West Hampstead: Finchley Road & Frognal station.
We cover events in every part of NW3, NW6 and NW2. From Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A502 close by, West Hampstead is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside West Hampstead, we also cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near West Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (under half a mile east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in West Hampstead
What’s the nearest station to West Hampstead?
Finchley Road & Frognal station, in West Hampstead itself.
What about parking in West Hampstead?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Hampstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why West Hampstead hosts choose us
- Events in West Hampstead and across Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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