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Fish and chip van hire in N19

A mobile fish and chip van across N19, from Upper Holloway, Holloway and Nag's Head. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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Fish and chip van hire in N19: what to expect

If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around N19. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for birthday celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life.

Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.

You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
Afterwards, we clear up and head off.

Prices in N19

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.

What you get with us

A menu almost everyone likes
Quick service from the hatch
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
No kitchen needed

Getting a price

Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Upper Holloway

We park up for events around St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School, St Andrew's Whitehall Park and Whittington Park. Other local landmarks include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-east), The Mother Red Cap pub (less than half a mile north-west), Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south). There’s a railway station in Upper Holloway itself: Upper Holloway station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Holloway include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.

Planning a chip van in N19

N19 covers everything from Holloway, Upper Holloway and Nag's Head 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.

Upper Holloway: If guests are travelling by rail, Upper Holloway station is in Upper Holloway itself. Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (0.9 miles west) and Athlone House (1.2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. By late September, sunset in Upper Holloway is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

How we price a fish and chip van

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:

The day of the week
Access and parking
Distance and any road charges
Numbers

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

Getting an accurate quote

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:

How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The spot you have in mind for the van
The date and time of the event
Rough numbers for adults and children

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.

Events we cater in N19

It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In N19, people book us for occasions like:

Gatherings after a funeral
Festive get-togethers
Company team days
Village fêtes and school fairs

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

Space, access and the venue

Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:

Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Confirmation that the van can park there
Somewhere close to where people will eat

Organising for someone else?

Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

Common questions in N19

Can you cater for allergies?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.

Can the van park on the street?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.

What happens if it rains?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.

Which areas do you serve?

We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.

What about guests who do not eat fish?

Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

Can you feed plenty of people?

Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.

How long are you on site?

We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.

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

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