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Fish and chip van hire in HA6
We serve all of the HA6 postcode district, including Eastbury, Moor Park and Northwood. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across HA6
Areas within HA6
Our van across HA6
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in HA6: what to expect
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and birthday celebrations, serving pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What it costs in HA6
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s near Eastbury
In Eastbury, that can mean an event near Emmanuel Church, Eastbury Farm Primary School and King George V Playing Fields. Nearby too are St Martins School Northwood (0.8 miles west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.2 miles south). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Carpenders Park station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Harlequin Centre (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Eastbury include Harrow Weald Common and Tumbling Bay.
Chip van hire across HA6
From Ruislip, Pinner Green and South Oxhey to 2 villages and hamlets, bookings across HA6 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Eastbury: After a service at Emmanuel Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Eastbury include Headstone Manor (3.2 miles south-east) and Ickenham Hall (4.2 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Late September evenings in Eastbury lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan bins near the queue
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in HA6? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
FAQs for HA6
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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