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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Friern Barnet events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Friern Barnet and across Greater London.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Friern Barnet
Fish and chip van hire in Friern Barnet, fried fresh
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include care home visits and weddings and evening receptions, with gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
London streets around Friern Barnet can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is generally simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. By late September, sunset in Friern Barnet is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Friern Barnet?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Friern Barnet
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Friern Barnet, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Holly Park Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Friern Barnet: venues, parking and local tips
Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Across the N11 area, we can bring the van to you. Friern Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (2.7 miles south) and Athlone House (2.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If guests are travelling by rail, New Southgate station serves Friern Barnet directly.
Events anywhere in N11, N12, N10 and N20 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Martock Gardens, Shapwick Close and Radstock Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Friern Barnet include the A406 and B550, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Friern Barnet includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Friern Barnet include Friern Barnet School (under half a mile north) and Woodhouse College (0.7 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Friern Barnet: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Friern Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
We’re gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Friern Barnet?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Friern Barnet?
Yes, we do. Friern Barnet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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Where the van can park in Friern Barnet
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Friern Barnet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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