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Party Fish and Chip Van in Barnet
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Barnet.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Book the van in Barnet
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Party fish and chip van in Barnet, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We’re often asked to cater retirement celebrations and naming days and christenings, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In Barnet, a party at home is the usual choice, and parking is the question. If you have a drive, the van can frequently go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. Send us a photo. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barnet?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Hosting a chip van party in Barnet
Barnet is in Greater London. People in Barnet book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at St John's United Reformed Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Thinking of using Highlands Gardens? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
For parties in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B193 and A1081, Barnet is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover parties in Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Schools near Barnet include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Barnet
Also in Barnet
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Barnet 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 usually simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
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.
Questions from Barnet
Is parking a problem for the van in Barnet?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
We’re gathering after a service at St John's United Reformed Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to Barnet?
Yes, we do. Barnet is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Perfect for your party in Barnet
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Barnet drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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