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Fish and chip van hire in HA3
Fish and chip van hire across HA3, covering Kenton, Harrow Weald and Wealdstone. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in HA3?
Areas within HA3
- Kenton
- Harrow Weald
- Wealdstone
- Queensbury
- Belmont
- Harrow
- Stanmore
- Hatch End
- Greenhill
- Preston
- South Kenton
- Kingsbury
- Headstone
- Northwick Park
Our van across HA3
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in HA3: what to expect
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We are frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and evening wedding food, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
What it costs in HA3
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Around Kenton
Around Kenton, we take the van to homes and venues near Uxendon Manor Primary School, Preston Park and The New Moon pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Gregory's Catholic Science College (under half a mile south-east) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile west). The closest station to Kenton is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kenton include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
Chip van hire across HA3
HA3 covers everything from Harrow, Stanmore and Hatch End to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Kenton: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Gregory's Catholic Science College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Late September evenings in Kenton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why a fish and chip van works
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in HA3? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
HA3: your questions answered
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
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 we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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