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Fish and Chip Van Hire for High Barnet events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in High Barnet and across Greater London.
- Care home visits
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
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Fish and chip van hire in High Barnet, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and birthday celebrations.
Streets in High Barnet are frequently tight, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Tell us what you have. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- High Barnet (EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in High Barnet: local details
High Barnet is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Bookings in High Barnet come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. High Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of using King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
This part of Greater London takes in EN5. Your event could be at a house on Byng Road, Park Road and Kings Road, wherever the van can park. High Barnet sits on or near the A1081, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hadley (1 mile east), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hertfordshire Scout Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Barnet Urban District (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barnet Countryside Centre and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near High Barnet include Queen Elizabeth's School (within half a mile west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in High Barnet
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, Hadley Wood station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evenings in High Barnet stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or EN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in High Barnet
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Where the van can park in High Barnet
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
High Barnet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from High Barnet
Is parking a problem for the van in High Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Towns and villages near High Barnet
More for events in High Barnet
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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