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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Southfields
We bring a fish and chip van across Southfields and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Southfields?
Bringing the van to Southfields
Southfields is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Southfields will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Southfields to London (about 6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Floreat Wandsworth Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Earlsfield station is in Southfields itself.
This part of Greater London takes in SW18, SW19 and SW17, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Southfields we cover include Earlsfield (1 mile south-east), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Summerstown (1 mile south), Battersea (2 miles north-east) and Clapham Junction (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (0.6 miles north) and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southfields include Henman Hill and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Schools near Southfields include Southfields Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Wandsworth School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Sergeant pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.9 miles south-east)
How our fish and chip van hire works in Southfields
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. For company team days and milestone birthday parties, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Southfields, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. Parking is the main thing to plan, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Southfields (SW18, SW19, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In Southfields, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Southfields 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
Southfields questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Southfields?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in King George's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Southfields?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Southfields is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your event in Southfields
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southfields and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
If you had King George's Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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