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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Richmond
Planning a fish and chip van in Richmond? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Richmond
Fish and chip van hire in Richmond, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and village fêtes and school fairs.
London streets around Richmond can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Richmond
What about parking in Richmond?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Richmond?
The closest is Richmond station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For event organisers in Richmond
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. 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 book with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Richmond 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 you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In Richmond, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Planning a chip van in Richmond
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Richmond is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Richmond is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Richmond to London (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Richmond station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Vineyard School, can book the van as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in TW9, TW1 and TW10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Richmond, we also cover Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Richmond includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Schools near Richmond include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tell people when the van opens.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Richmond, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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