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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Somers Town events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Somers Town and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Somers Town?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Somers Town
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
In Somers Town, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
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 clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
Somers Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Light matters for evening service: in Somers Town, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or NW1W postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Somers Town
What’s the nearest station to Somers Town?
London Euston station, in Somers Town itself.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Somers Town?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Handel Hendrix House (1.4 miles south-west) and Winfield House (1.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
Why choose a fish and chip van in Somers Town?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Somers Town hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Somers Town
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. People in Somers Town book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Somers Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Thinking of using Lewis Cubitt Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. After a service at St Mary's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Wherever your event is in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A400 and A501 close by, Somers Town is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Somers Town, we also cover Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Open spaces near Somers Town include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Regent High School (less than half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include Prince Arthur pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Wellcome Collection (within half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
- 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