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Fish and chip van hire in West Drayton, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Drayton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for West Drayton events
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in West Drayton
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For evening wedding food and visits to care homes and day centres, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Around West Drayton, 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- West Drayton (UB7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or UB7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in West Drayton?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
If you had Lake Farm Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in West Drayton
Is parking a problem for the van in West Drayton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to West Drayton?
West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in West Drayton
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover West Drayton and the whole of Greater London
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By late September, sunset in West Drayton is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan bins near the queue
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, West Drayton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What else we do in West Drayton
West Drayton: venues, parking and local tips
West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of West Drayton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from West Drayton to London (about 16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as West Drayton Academy, can book the van as a food stall.
We take the van to events all over UB7 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside West Drayton, we cover Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Park Academy West London (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Fox and Pheasant pub (within half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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