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Fish and chip van hire in N5
We take the van to every part of the N5 postcode district, which takes in Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across N5
Places in N5
What we do in N5
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in N5
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and christmas parties.
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What it costs in N5
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in N5 and across Greater London
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Near you in Highbury
You’ll find the van serving near Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove, among other places. Other local landmarks include Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (under half a mile north-east). Highbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Highbury includes Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Fish and chip van hire in N5: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in N5, so the setting can be anything from Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Highbury: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (2 miles east) and Dr Johnson's House (2.6 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Highbury, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan bins near the queue
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Events we cater in N5
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
N5: your questions answered
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
- 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