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Fish and chip van hire in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van across Richmond upon Thames and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Richmond upon Thames?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Richmond upon Thames
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For community events and fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Streets in Richmond upon Thames are frequently tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a photo of the spot. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Places near Richmond upon Thames
Other occasions in Richmond upon Thames
What affects the price in Richmond upon Thames
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Richmond upon Thames
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, Richmond upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Richmond upon Thames
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Richmond upon Thames questions
Which station is closest to Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond station, in Richmond upon Thames itself.
What about parking in Richmond upon Thames?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Richmond upon Thames?
Yes, we do. Richmond upon Thames is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Events we cater in Richmond upon Thames
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion in Richmond upon Thames, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Marshgate Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A fish and chip van in Richmond upon Thames: local details
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Bookings in Richmond upon Thames come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Richmond upon Thames to London (9 miles away).
Parks such as Pesthouse Common usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Historic houses near Richmond upon Thames include Pembroke Lodge (1.3 miles south) and Syon House (1.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Here we cover the TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the B321 and B322 close by, Richmond upon Thames is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Richmond upon Thames we cover include North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Richmond pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Richmond upon Thames stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
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.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your 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