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Fish and chip van hire in SW20
Fish and chip van hire across SW20, covering Bushey Mead, Copse Hill and Raynes Park. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in SW20?
Towns and villages in SW20
- Bushey Mead
- Copse Hill
- Raynes Park
- Cannon Hill
- Wimbledon
- Morden
- New Malden
- South Wimbledon
- Wimbledon Chase
- Merton Park
- Crooked Billet
- West Barnes
- Motspur Park
- Coombe
- Kingston Vale
What we do in SW20
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across SW20
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and company team days, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
What it costs in SW20
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why hosts in SW20 choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Events in SW20 and across Greater London
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Local landmarks in Bushey Mead
Locally, our bookings take us close to Cannon Hill Common, Joseph Hood Primary School and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Dundonald Church (within half a mile north), The Edward Rayne pub (within half a mile west) and Harris Academy Wimbledon (less than half a mile south-east). Bushey Mead has its own railway station: Raynes Park station. Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (3.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.7 miles west)
A fish and chip van across SW20: what to know
SW20 covers everything from Wimbledon, Morden and New Malden to 1 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Bushey Mead: Among the historic houses close to Bushey Mead are Southside House (0.7 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Churches such as Dundonald Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Light matters for evening service: around Bushey Mead, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Your questions about a fish and chip van in SW20
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
- 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