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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Battersea events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Battersea. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Battersea events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Battersea
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. For christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
In Battersea, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Battersea (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Battersea, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Battersea, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put bins and napkins by the van
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Questions from Battersea
Can the van park in Imperial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
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’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Battersea is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Battersea
Battersea is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of Battersea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 764 places in Greater London.
PTAs at schools such as Christ Church CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Battersea are historic houses such as Carlyle's House (1.4 miles north) and Fulham Palace (2.1 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in SW11, SW18 and SW4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on York Road, Este Road and Home Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Battersea include the A3207, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Clapham Junction (1 mile north-west), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battersea include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Battersea include Thames Christian College (0.5 miles north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Battersea
What else we do in Battersea
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Perfect for your event in Battersea
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Battersea book the van for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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