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Fish and chip van hire in NW3
Planning an event in NW3? We serve Hampstead, West Hampstead and Greenhill and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Book the chip van in NW3
Areas within NW3
- Hampstead
- West Hampstead
- Greenhill
- Haverstock
- Belsize Park
- South Hampstead
- Swiss Cottage
- Fortune Green
- Primrose Hill
- North End
- Vale of Health
- Kentish Town
- Chalk Farm
- Camden Town
- Gospel Oak
- St John's Wood
- Lissenden Gardens
- Golders Green
- Childs Hill
Occasions in NW3
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in NW3
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and big birthdays, with sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Prices in NW3
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in NW3 and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Around Hampstead
Locally, our bookings take us close to Fitzjohn's Primary School, St John-at-Hampstead church and South Hampstead High School. You will also find Kilburn Grange Park (1 mile south-west), St Anthony's Preparatory School (under half a mile east), Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east) and King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north-east). Hampstead has its own railway station: Finchley Road & Frognal station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (under half a mile north) and O2 Centre (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile north-west)
Chip van hire across NW3
NW3 covers everything from Hampstead, West Hampstead and Kentish Town 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.
Hampstead: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St John-at-Hampstead church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? Finchley Road & Frognal station serves Hampstead directly. Around midsummer it stays light in Hampstead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in NW3.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Common questions in NW3
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
- 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