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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Putney Vale
Bring the chip shop to your event in Putney Vale. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Putney Vale
How our fish and chip van hire works in Putney Vale
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and village fêtes and school fairs.
In Putney Vale, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Let us know about the route in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Putney 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 will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Late September evenings in Putney Vale lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 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 picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Fish and chip van hire around Putney Vale
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Putney Vale will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 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.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hall School Wimbledon, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Wimbledon Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Anywhere in SW15, KT2 and SW19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Putney Vale on the A308, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Putney Vale, we also cover Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Atkinson Morley Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Coombe (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Putney Vale include Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Schools near Putney Vale include Robin Hood Primary School (0.6 miles south-west) and The Norwegian School in London (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile west)
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Putney Vale
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Putney Vale
Can the van park in Wimbledon Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Putney Vale?
Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Places near Putney Vale
Other occasions in Putney Vale
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Putney Vale
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
Within reach of Putney Vale are historic houses such as Southside House (1.5 miles south-east) and Pembroke Lodge (2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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