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Fish and chip van hire in N17
Fish and chip van hire across N17, from Tottenham, Broadwater Farm and Northumberland Park. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in N17?
Places in N17
- Tottenham
- Broadwater Farm
- Northumberland Park
- Tottenham Hale
- Noel Park
- Tottenham Green
- South Tottenham
- Seven Sisters
- West Green
- Upper Edmonton
- Higham Hill
Occasions in N17
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across N17
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater company team days and summer garden parties, serving gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
What it costs in N17
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or N17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Tottenham
Locally, our bookings take us close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bruce Castle Park and Northumberland Park Community School, among other places. Other local landmarks include No.8 Tottenham pub (under half a mile north), The Mulberry Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and The John Loughborough School (less than half a mile south). Tottenham has its own railway station: Bruce Grove station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles west) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-west)
Fish and chip van hire in N17: local guide
N17 covers everything from Tottenham, Noel Park and Tottenham Green to 0 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Tottenham: If you had Bruce Castle Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. PTAs at schools such as The Mulberry Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Evenings in Tottenham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Events we cater in N17
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
FAQs for N17
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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