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Fish and chip van hire in Ham, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Ham.
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Ham
Fish and chip van hire in Ham, fried fresh
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is garden get-togethers and community events and fairs, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
London streets around Ham can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Ham hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Ham and the whole of Greater London
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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FAQs for Ham
Is parking a problem for the van in Ham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
We are gathering after a service at Ham Christian Centre: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens when we hire the van?
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.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you cover Ham?
Yes, we do. Ham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Ham?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
Among the historic houses close to Ham are Ham House (0.6 miles north) and Pembroke Lodge (0.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Fish and chip van hire around Ham
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Ham is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ham to London (about 10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Teddington station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. After a service at Ham Christian Centre, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in TW10, KT2 and TW11, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A307 close by, Ham is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover events in Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ham include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Grey Court School (less than half a mile north) and Teddington School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn Public House (within half a mile east)
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Ham 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
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Ham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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