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Fish and chip van hire in SW7
We take the van to every part of the SW7 postcode district, including Kensington, Brompton and South Kensington. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Book the chip van in SW7
Where we cater in SW7
Events we cater in SW7
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in SW7
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and company team days.
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in SW7
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SW7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Kensington
In Kensington, that can mean an event near Church of St Barnabas, Kensington School and St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Holland Park (under half a mile north-west), Holland Park School (within half a mile north), Scarsdale Tavern (within half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). Kensington has its own railway station: Kensington Olympia station. A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Chip van hire across SW7
From Kensington, Brompton and South Kensington to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across SW7 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Kensington: Within reach of Kensington are historic houses such as Leighton House (less than half a mile south) and Sambourne House (within half a mile east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. A green space like Holland Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Evenings in Kensington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why a fish and chip van works
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
What affects the price in SW7
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Common questions in SW7
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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