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Fish and chip van hire in SW17
A mobile fish and chip van across SW17, from Colliers Wood, Tooting and Tooting Bec. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across SW17
Where we cater in SW17
- Colliers Wood
- Tooting
- Tooting Bec
- Summerstown
- Wimbledon
- Balham
- Eastfields
- South Wimbledon
- Southfields
- Furzedown
- Earlsfield
- Merton Abbey
- Streatham Park
Occasions in SW17
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in SW17
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and birthday celebrations, with curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Cost
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Greater London, including SW17
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Colliers Wood
Bookings here are frequently close to St Nicholas, The Royal Standard pub and Graveney School. Also close by are Figge's Marsh (0.5 miles south-east), Ensham School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sellincourt Primary School (less than half a mile north). There is a railway station in Colliers Wood itself: Tooting station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east)
Fish and chip van hire in SW17: local guide
From Wimbledon, Colliers Wood and Tooting to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across SW17 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Colliers Wood: For a fundraiser at a school like Sellincourt Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Colliers Wood, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in SW17
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or SW17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in SW17
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in SW17?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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