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Fish and chip van for parties in New Southgate, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in New Southgate? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van for New Southgate events
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Put the menu up by the van.
How our party fish and chip van works in New Southgate
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and family celebrations after a christening.
Most parties in New Southgate are at home, and in London that typically means a drive or street parking. If you have a drive, the van can frequently go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. Send us a picture. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in New Southgate
Could you trade in O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including New Southgate.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in New Southgate and across Greater London
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Who books party fish and chip van in New Southgate?
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
In New Southgate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Kids’ birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (2.9 miles south-west) and Athlone House (3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In New Southgate, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in New Southgate
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to New Southgate
Other occasions in New Southgate
Party venues around New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in New Southgate, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. New Southgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in New Southgate: New Southgate station. If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near New Southgate can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Parties anywhere in N11, N10 and N14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around New Southgate include the A1003 and A1110, so getting the van to your party is simple. For parties just outside New Southgate, we cover Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around New Southgate includes Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
- 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