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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Hendon, Greater London
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in West Hendon. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near West Hendon
About our fish and chip van for events in West Hendon
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In West Hendon, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in West Hendon?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in West Hendon, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
A school like The Hyde School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near West Hendon
Other occasions in West Hendon
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in West Hendon
Can the van park in West Hendon Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in West Hendon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. December events in West Hendon lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A clear route onto the pitch
West Hendon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Community events around West Hendon
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. Around West Hendon, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. West Hendon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, West Hendon has its own station, Hendon station. A summer fête at St Matthias the Apostle church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the NW9 and NW4 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find West Hendon on the A5, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside West Hendon, we also cover The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around West Hendon includes Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near West Hendon include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (under half a mile north)
- 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