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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Northwick Park events
We bring a fish and chip van across Northwick Park and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Northwick Park
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Northwick Park
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and summer garden parties.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Northwick Park come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Northwick Park (HA1, HA3, HA0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van in Northwick Park? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Northwick Park
Northwick Park is about 1 mile south-west of Kenton, in Greater London. From the centre of Northwick Park to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Northwick Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Northwick Park include Headstone Manor (1.9 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (2.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at Saint Cuthberts Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
This part of Greater London takes in HA1, HA3 and HA0, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Lyon Road, Manor Road and Gayton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Northwick Park include the A404, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Northwick Park we cover include Greenhill (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-west), South Kenton (1 mile east), Kenton (1 mile north-east) and Harrow (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Northwick Park Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and Kodak Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northwick Park include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles west) and Orley Farm School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Trinity Bar (0.5 miles north-west)
FAQs for Northwick Park
What’s the nearest station to Northwick Park?
Kenton station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Northwick Park?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, Northwick Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Northwick Park
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Planning an evening event in Northwick Park? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Northwick Park
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
In Northwick Park and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Harrow High School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Northwick Park hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Northwick Park
Also in Northwick Park
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Put allergy details in writing
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
- 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