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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Temple Fortune events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Temple Fortune.
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Temple Fortune
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Temple Fortune
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Temple Fortune
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and weddings and evening receptions, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a London neighbourhood like Temple Fortune, the van usually parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Temple Fortune
More for events in Temple Fortune
Where the van can park in Temple Fortune
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Temple Fortune is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Light matters for evening service: around Temple Fortune, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Temple Fortune
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Temple Fortune: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Temple Fortune?
Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can the van come to Temple Fortune?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Temple Fortune and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the NW11 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Garden Suburb Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Churches such as Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Events anywhere in NW11, NW4 and N3 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve an event on streets such as Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Temple Fortune on the A598, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Temple Fortune we cover include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Henrietta Barnett School (under half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. 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 nobody has to miss the event.
- 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