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Fish and chip van hire in Colindale, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Colindale and the surrounding area.
- Birthday celebrations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Colindale?
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Colindale
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and christmas parties.
In a London neighbourhood like Colindale, the van normally parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Colindale
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Also near Colindale
What else we do in Colindale
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Fish and chip van hire around Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colindale and nearby villages. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
After a service at St Matthias the Apostle church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Thinking of using Sunny Hill Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Events anywhere in NW9, NW4 and HA8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A5150, Colindale is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light matters for evening service: in Colindale, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Colindale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Colindale
Can you serve after a service at St Matthias the Apostle church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Sunny Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 typically simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Colindale hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Colindale and across Greater London
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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