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Fish and Chip Van Hire in West Hendon
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in West Hendon.
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in West Hendon
Perfect for your event in West Hendon
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in West Hendon, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone arriving by rail, there’s a station right in West Hendon: Hendon station.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our fish and chip van hire in West Hendon
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include care home visits and birthday celebrations, serving gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
London streets around West Hendon can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Tell us what you have. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
West Hendon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to West Hendon?
West Hendon has its own station: Hendon station.
Is parking a problem for the van in West Hendon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By late September, sunset in West Hendon is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in West Hendon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
West Hendon: venues, parking and local tips
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. Across the NW9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. West Hendon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from West Hendon to London (9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as The Hyde School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Thinking of using West Hendon Playing Fields? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
We take the van to events all over the NW9 and NW4 postcode area. Whether your event is on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find West Hendon on the A5, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside West Hendon, we also cover The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Moon Under Water pub (under half a mile north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, 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.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Greater London, including West Hendon
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Towns and villages near West Hendon
What else we do in West Hendon
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Hendon? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Where the van can park in West Hendon
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
West Hendon 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in West Hendon
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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