Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Swiss Cottage events
We bring a fish and chip van to Swiss Cottage and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Swiss Cottage
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Fish and chip van hire in Swiss Cottage, cooked to order
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and company team days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Swiss Cottage, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in Swiss Cottage lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Swiss Cottage: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Swiss Cottage?
South Hampstead station, in Swiss Cottage itself.
What about parking in Swiss Cottage?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Do you come to Swiss Cottage?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Swiss Cottage and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Swiss Cottage, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Other occasions in Swiss Cottage
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including Swiss Cottage
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Swiss Cottage 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swiss Cottage? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van in Swiss Cottage: local details
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the NW3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Swiss Cottage are Winfield House (0.9 miles south-east) and Keats House (0.9 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Swiss Cottage: South Hampstead station.
This part of Greater London takes in NW3, NW8 and NW6. We can serve an event on streets such as Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Swiss Cottage includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan bins near the queue
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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