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Fish and chip van hire in N7
We serve all of the N7 postcode district, including Holloway, Nag's Head and Lower Holloway. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chip van hire in N7
Towns and villages in N7
- Holloway
- Nag's Head
- Lower Holloway
- Islington
- Barnsbury
- Upper Holloway
- Tufnell Park
- Dartmouth Park
- Finsbury Park
Our van across N7
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in N7: what to expect
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and fish and chip days at care homes.
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Prices in N7
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or N7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What’s near Holloway
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Coronet pub, Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and St Joseph and St Padarn's Church, among other places. You will also find Grafton Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Whittington Park (0.6 miles north-west), Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Drayton Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.2 miles south-east) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Planning a chip van in N7
Across N7, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Islington, Barnsbury and Holloway or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Holloway: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Joseph and St Padarn's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, Drayton Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. By late September, sunset in Holloway is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why a fish and chip van works
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in N7 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Your questions about a fish and chip van in N7
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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