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Fish and chip van hire in N3
We take the van to every part of the N3 postcode district, which takes in Finchley, Church End and East Finchley. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Planning an event in N3?
Places in N3
Our van across N3
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in N3
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
What you’ll pay
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Near you in Finchley
Around Finchley, we take the van to homes and venues near Victoria Park, Woodhouse College and Manorside Primary School. Also close by are The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north), St Paul's Finchley (within half a mile north-west), Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
Chip van hire across N3
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in N3, so whether your event is in Finchley, East Finchley and Church End or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Finchley: Parks such as Victoria Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Paul's Finchley, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Light matters for evening service: in Finchley, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in N3, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tell people when the van opens.
FAQs for N3
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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