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Fish and chip van hire in Childs Hill, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Childs Hill and across Greater London.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
Fresh fish and chips in Childs Hill
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Childs Hill
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Childs Hill
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We’re often asked to cater care home visits and summer garden parties, with mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In Childs Hill, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Childs Hill
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Childs Hill and the surrounding area. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Childs Hill Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. After a service at All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in NW2, NW3 and NW11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (less than half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for Childs Hill
Is parking a problem for the van in Childs Hill?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Planning an evening event in Childs Hill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Childs Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Events we cater in Childs Hill
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
In Childs Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Childs Hill are Heath House (0.7 miles east) and Fenton House (0.8 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Childs Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Places near Childs Hill
What else we do in Childs Hill
- 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