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Fish and chip van hire in West Hampstead, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in West Hampstead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
Book the van in West Hampstead
Fish and chip van hire in West Hampstead, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
London streets around West Hampstead can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is generally simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why West Hampstead hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Around midsummer it stays light in West Hampstead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Questions from West Hampstead
What about parking in West Hampstead?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to West Hampstead?
Finchley Road & Frognal station, in West Hampstead itself.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cover West Hampstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Hampstead is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, West Hampstead 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near West Hampstead
Other occasions in West Hampstead
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Hampstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Perfect for your event in West Hampstead
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? West Hampstead has its own station, Finchley Road & Frognal station.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
West Hampstead: venues, parking and local tips
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Bookings in West Hampstead come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. West Hampstead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Fenton House (0.5 miles north-east) and Heath House (0.7 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Emmanuel Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across the NW3, NW6 and NW2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A502, West Hampstead is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile east)
- 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