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Fish and chip van hire in TW3
A mobile fish and chip van across TW3, from Hounslow, Lampton and Twickenham. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in TW3?
Areas within TW3
Events we cater in TW3
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in TW3
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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.
Prices in TW3
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What’s near Hounslow
Locally, our bookings take us close to Royal Military School of Music, Inwood Park and Chatsworth Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Mary the Virgin (within half a mile east), Moon Under Water pub (0.8 miles west) and Kingsley Academy (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Hounslow station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Museum of Army Music (0.8 miles south) and South Middlesex Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hounslow include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (within half a mile north)
Chip van hire across TW3
From Twickenham, Hounslow and Isleworth to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across TW3 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.
Hounslow: Coming by train? Hounslow station, about 0.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Hounslow are historic houses such as Osterley House (1.6 miles north) and Richmond House (1.7 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Light matters for evening service: around Hounslow, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Occasions we serve in TW3
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
FAQs for TW3
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
- 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