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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Mortlake
We bring a fish and chip van to Mortlake and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Mortlake?
Bringing the van to Mortlake
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Bookings in Mortlake come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Mortlake is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Mortlake to London (about 8 miles away).
Churches such as All Saints' Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. PTAs at schools such as Thomson House School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in SW14, SW13 and SW15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Mortlake include the A3003, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (under half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Mortlake include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Fish and chip van hire in Mortlake, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We are often asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and staff lunches and team days, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
London streets around Mortlake 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 serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Mortlake?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
These are some of the bookings we take in Mortlake and Greater London:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Nearby historic houses include Chiswick House (1.3 miles north) and Hogarth's House (1.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. By late September, sunset in Mortlake is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Mortlake
We are gathering after a service at All Saints' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Mortlake?
Mortlake station, in Mortlake itself.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cover Mortlake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mortlake and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Mortlake is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- 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