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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cranford events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Cranford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Cranford
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cranford
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and weddings and evening receptions.
In Cranford, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Cranford (TW4, TW5, UB3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually 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 to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
More for events in Cranford
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Cranford: venues, parking and local tips
Cranford is about 2 miles north of Feltham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Cranford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. If you had Hounslow Heath in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Wherever your event is in TW4, TW5 and UB3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Ely Road, Park Lane and The Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Hatton (1 mile south-west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Heathrow (2 miles west), Feltham (2 miles south) and Sipson (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (2 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Cranford includes Garden Lake and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Cranford include Cranford Community College (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Cranford 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Cranford questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Cranford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Cranford?
The closest is Hayes & Harlington station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Cranford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Cranford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Cranford
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
Within reach of Cranford are historic houses such as Osterley House (2.6 miles east) and Boston Manor (4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- 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