Greater London · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Friern Barnet events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Friern Barnet. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Friern Barnet
Who books party fish and chip van in Friern Barnet?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Friern Barnet:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
Historic houses near Friern Barnet include Heath Hall (2.7 miles south) and Athlone House (2.9 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Party fish and chip van in Friern Barnet, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and family reunions.
In Friern Barnet, a party at home is the usual choice, and parking is the question. A drive is ideal; otherwise, check what’s allowed on the street. Send us a photo. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Friern Barnet hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Show us where the van would go
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
A few lights around the van look great.
Friern Barnet questions
Can the van park in Friary Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Friern Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Friern Barnet.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Friern Barnet 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Friern Barnet drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Friern Barnet parties: what to know
Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. From the centre of Friern Barnet to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Friern Barnet to London (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, New Southgate station serves Friern Barnet directly. A green space like Friary Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
This part of Greater London takes in N11, N12, N10 and N20, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Martock Gardens, Shapwick Close and Radstock Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Friern Barnet include the A406 and B550, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Friern Barnet School (under half a mile north) and Woodhouse College (0.7 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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