Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in Hanwell, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hanwell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
Book the van in Hanwell
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Hanwell 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.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Fish and chip van hire in Hanwell, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and birthday celebrations.
In a London neighbourhood like Hanwell, the van normally parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. Parking is the main thing to plan, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Hanwell
What else we do in Hanwell
Events we cater in Hanwell
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Hanwell, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Within reach of Hanwell are historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor (1.3 miles east) and Boston Manor (1.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Planning a chip van in Hanwell
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Anywhere in W7, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Hanwell: Hanwell station.
This part of Greater London takes in W7, W13 and UB2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Hanwell sits on or near the A4001, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Hanwell, we cover West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (within half a mile west). Within reach you will find Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Hanwell include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hanwell
What about parking in Hanwell?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hanwell?
Hanwell station, in Hanwell itself.
Can the van come to Hanwell?
Yes, we do. Hanwell is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hanwell, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Planning an evening event in Hanwell? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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