Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Arnos Grove
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Arnos Grove. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Arnos Grove
About our fish and chip van hire in Arnos Grove
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and birthday celebrations, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Arnos Grove come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Arnos Grove
Is parking a problem for the van in Arnos Grove?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Arnos Grove?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Arnos Grove? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Planning an evening event in Arnos Grove? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Arnos Grove? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Arnos Grove
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
For a fundraiser at a school like Bowes Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Arnos Grove, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Fish and chip van hire around Arnos Grove
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. People in Arnos Grove book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Arnos Grove is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is New Southgate station, about 0.6 miles west.
We take the van to events all over N11, N14 and N13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Oak Lane, High Road and York Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Arnos Grove include the A109 and A1004, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Arnos Grove, we cover New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Arnos Grove includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Broomfield School (under half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Arnos Grove 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
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More for events in Arnos Grove
- 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