Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in KT2
A mobile fish and chip van across KT2, covering Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton and Coombe. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in KT2
Places in KT2
Occasions in KT2
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in KT2
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and work Christmas parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
What you’ll pay
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Kingston upon Thames
You will find the van serving near Church of St Luke, Kingston Grammar School and Tiffin School. Also close by are The Grey Horse pub (within half a mile south-west), St Luke's CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and Canbury Gardens (less than half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Kingston upon Thames itself: Kingston station. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
Fish and chip van hire in KT2: local guide
From Kingston upon Thames, Hampton Wick and Norbiton to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across KT2 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.
Kingston upon Thames: Among the historic houses close to Kingston upon Thames are Hampton Court Palace (1.8 miles south-west) and Pembroke Lodge (1.9 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Parks such as Canbury Gardens generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Kingston upon Thames until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In KT2, people book us for events such as:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in KT2
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 for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
- 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