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Fish and chip van hire in N9
A mobile fish and chip van across N9, covering Edmonton, Picketts Lock and Bush Hill Park. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
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Places in N9
Occasions in N9
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- 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.
Fish and chip van hire across N9
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and care home visits.
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear 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.
Pricing in N9
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.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
What’s near Edmonton
In Edmonton, that can mean an event near NiW Furniture pub, Pymmes Park and Starks Field School. You will also find The Latymer School (0.6 miles west), Brettenham Primary School (under half a mile south) and All Saints' Church (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Edmonton itself: Edmonton Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (0.5 miles south-west) and Museum of Enfield (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Highams Park Lake and Ainslie Wood.
Fish and chip van hire in N9: local guide
N9 covers everything from Edmonton, Bush Hill Park and Upper Edmonton to 1 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.
Edmonton: A green space like Pymmes Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For a fundraiser at a school like Brettenham Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Planning an evening event in Edmonton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In N9, people book us for events such as:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
N9: your questions answered
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear 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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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