Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Vale of Health events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Vale of Health. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Vale of Health?
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Vale of Health, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get 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.
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Fish and chip van hire in Vale of Health, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Around Vale of Health, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Greater London, including Vale of Health
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Vale of Health is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Vale of Health: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Vale of Health?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Vale of Health?
The closest is Hampstead Heath station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the van come to Vale of Health?
Yes, we do. Vale of Health is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
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 clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Planning a chip van in Vale of Health
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. We cover Vale of Health as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Vale of Health to London (about 6 miles away).
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. A green space like Hampstead Heath is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Wherever your event is in NW3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Vale of Health is on the A502, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Vale of Health we cover include North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Vale of Health include Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Schools near Vale of Health include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Jack Straw's Castle pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Vale of Health
Also in Vale of Health
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Vale of Health
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Vale of Health and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Coming by train? The nearest station is Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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