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Fish and chip van for parties in Tufnell Park, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Tufnell Park and across Greater London.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Tufnell Park
Party fish and chip van in Tufnell Park, fried fresh
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for birthday parties and kids’ birthday parties.
Planning a London party in Tufnell Park? A van means no cooking for you, and works on drives, in yards and at hired halls. Tell us about parking permits. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Tufnell Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Tufnell Park stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Tufnell Park
Can the van park in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Tufnell Park?
Upper Holloway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, 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.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Tufnell Park
More for events in Tufnell Park
A chip van compared with other options
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Tufnell Park parties: what to know
Tufnell Park is about 2 miles west of Highbury, in Greater London. Around Tufnell Park, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Tufnell Park frequently works. If the day starts at Church of St Benet and All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the NW5, N19 and N7 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tufnell Park we cover include Dartmouth Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north), Gospel Oak (1 mile west), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile west) and Holloway (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Schools near Tufnell Park include Acland Burghley School (under half a mile west) and Musical Theatre Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Boston Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.4 miles west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.5 miles south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
For event organisers in Tufnell Park
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A photo of the parking spot helps
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Tufnell Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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