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Fish and chip van hire in Barnes, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Barnes.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Barnes?
Fish and chip van hire in Barnes, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and gatherings after a funeral, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Barnes come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Barnes
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Barnes or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Barnes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Barnes to London (7 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Parks such as Barn Elms generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in SW13, SW15 and SW14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Barnes sits on or near the A306 and B349, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Barnes, we also cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sun Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Questions from Barnes
Can you serve after a service at Barnes Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Barn Elms?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Planning an evening event in Barnes? 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barnes? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your event in Barnes
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Barnes, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Nearby historic houses include Chiswick House (0.9 miles north-west) and Emery Walker's House (1.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Barnes hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Barnes and the whole of Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Barnes 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Barnes
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
More for events in Barnes
- 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