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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Northfields
Fish and chip van hire in Northfields: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Northfields?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Northfields
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it’s visits to care homes and day centres and milestone birthday parties, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
Streets in Northfields are frequently tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Northfields (W5, W13, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Northfields? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Northfields questions
Can the van park in Lammas Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at Avenue Theatre?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van in Northfields: local details
Northfields is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Bookings in Northfields come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Northfields is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Coming by train? Brentford station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
For events in W5, W13 and TW8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Burns Road, South Road and Elers Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Northfields on the A3002, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Brentford (1 mile south-east), Gillette Corner (1 mile south-west), Brentford End (1 mile south), Osterley (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ealing Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (1 mile north). The countryside around Northfields includes Middle Lake and Long Wood.
- Local schools include Ealing Fields High School (0.6 miles west) and Great Ealing School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ealing Park Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northfields?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Northfields and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Northfields
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Northfields and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Avenue Theatre rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Northfields
Also in Northfields
- 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