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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Upper Holloway
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Upper Holloway.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Holloway
Bringing the van to Upper Holloway
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover Upper Holloway as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Whittington Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Coming by train? There’s a station right in Upper Holloway: Upper Holloway station.
Anywhere in N19, N7 and N6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Upper Holloway sits on or near the A103, so getting the van to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Schools near Upper Holloway include City of London Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Mother Red Cap pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Holloway, cooked to order
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For milestone birthday parties and community events and fairs, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Streets in Upper Holloway are often tight, so a drive, yard or car park is usually simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Upper Holloway: your questions answered
Can the van park in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Upper Holloway?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Upper Holloway 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.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
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What else we do in Upper Holloway
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Light matters for evening service: in Upper Holloway, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Events we cater in Upper Holloway
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Holloway and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Andrew's Whitehall Park, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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