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Fish and chip van hire in Kingston Vale, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in Kingston Vale: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Kingston Vale
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Fish and chip van hire in Kingston Vale, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For big birthdays and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Kingston Vale come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Kingston Vale (SW15, KT2, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Kingston Vale, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Kingston Vale questions
Can the van park in Wimbledon Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Kingston Vale 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.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Who books fish and chip van hire in Kingston Vale?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingston Vale? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kingston Vale?
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. 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 Kingston Vale hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Kingston Vale
More for events in Kingston Vale
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
A fish and chip van in Kingston Vale: local details
Kingston Vale is about 2 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW15, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Kingston Vale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kingston Vale to London (8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A green space like Wimbledon Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Here we cover the SW15, KT2 and SW20 postcode area. Local streets include Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Kingston Vale sits on or near the A308, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Kingston Vale, we cover Putney Vale (1 mile north), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coombe (0.7 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Kingston Vale includes Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Hall School Wimbledon (0.6 miles north-east) and The Norwegian School in London (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke of Cambridge pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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