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Fish and chip van for parties in Paddington, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your party in Paddington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties
Book the van in Paddington
How our party fish and chip van works in Paddington
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and family parties with children, with gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Throwing a party in Paddington? A van means no cooking for you, at home, at a hall or at a club. Mention any parking restrictions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Hosting a chip van party in Paddington
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. People in Paddington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Paddington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A green space like Royal Parks of London is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Local halls and clubs near Paddington are an option if there is nowhere to park at home.
Here we cover the W2, W1H and W1U postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Paddington is on the A5 and A40, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Paddington, we also cover Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Paddington include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Fountains Abbey pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
Where the van can park in Paddington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Paddington 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.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Who books party fish and chip van in Paddington?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, London Paddington station serves Paddington directly.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
Paddington questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Paddington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Royal Parks of London?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you come to Paddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Paddington and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Paddington
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Paddington? 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.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Autumn and winter parties in Paddington get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Paddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paddington?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Paddington
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What affects the price in Paddington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Show us where the van would go
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
- 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