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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Fortune Green events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Fortune Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Fortune Green
Fish and chip van hire in Fortune Green, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
London streets around Fortune Green can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Send us a picture of the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Fortune Green (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Fortune Green: local details
Fortune Green is about 1 mile west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Around Fortune Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Fortune Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fortune Green to London (6 miles away).
Thinking of using Kilburn Grange Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For guests coming by train, West Hampstead Thameslink station, about 0.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
For events in NW3, NW6 and NW2, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Ajax Road and Sarre Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Fortune Green, we also cover West Hampstead (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
A little further out are Isokon Gallery (1.4 miles east) and Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include Hampstead School (0.5 miles west) and St Vedasts School For Boys (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Holly Bush pub (0.7 miles east)
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Fortune Green? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fortune Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Fortune Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Fortune Green questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Fortune Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Luke?
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. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Fortune Green
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or NW3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
For event organisers in Fortune Green
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fortune Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Also near Fortune Green
Other occasions in Fortune Green
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fortune Green?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Fortune Green
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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