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Fish and Chip Van Hire for New Southgate events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in New Southgate.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near New Southgate
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in New Southgate. Evenings in New Southgate stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in New Southgate
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and care home visits, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a London neighbourhood like New Southgate, the van generally 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Towns and villages near New Southgate
Also in New Southgate
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in New Southgate, and we will check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
As a London location, New Southgate 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.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Questions from New Southgate
Can the van park in O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan bins near the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in New Southgate?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Paul's CofE Primary School N11, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Bringing the van to New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of New Southgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
A green space like O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. After a service at St Paul's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in N11, N10 and N14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find New Southgate on the A1003 and A1110, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Southgate include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near New Southgate include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Southgate?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why New Southgate hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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