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Fish and Chip Van Hire in South Kenton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in South Kenton.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
Planning an event in South Kenton?
South Kenton: venues, parking and local tips
South Kenton is about 1 mile north-west of Wembley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in South Kenton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Kenton to London (about 10 miles away).
Within reach of South Kenton are historic houses such as Headstone Manor (2.6 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (3.2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Byron Court Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the HA9, HA0 and HA3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Peel Road, Holt Road and Byron Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside South Kenton, we also cover Northwick Park (1 mile west), Kenton (1 mile north), North Wembley (1 mile south), Brondesbury Park (1 mile south) and Harrow on the Hill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Anns (1.4 miles north-west) and St. Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around South Kenton includes Castlebar Hill and Masons Field.
- Local schools include Wembley High Technology College (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Windermere pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Middlesex (2.7 miles south-east)
About our fish and chip van hire in South Kenton
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re frequently asked to cater care home visits and garden get-togethers, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
London streets around South Kenton 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. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- South Kenton (HA9, HA0, HA3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Events we cater in South Kenton
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For guests coming by train, South Kenton has its own station, South Kenton station.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or HA9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Where the van can park in South Kenton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
South Kenton 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 will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
South Kenton questions
What’s the nearest station to South Kenton?
South Kenton has its own station: South Kenton station.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Annunciation: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Kenton.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. By late September, sunset in South Kenton is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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