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Fish and chip van hire in UB3
Hosting a party in UB3? We cover Hayes, Harlington and Cranford and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Planning an event in UB3?
Towns and villages in UB3
Events we cater in UB3
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in UB3
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around UB3. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and christmas parties, with pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Pricing in UB3
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover UB3 and the whole of Greater London
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
What’s near Hayes
In Hayes, that can mean an event near Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Barra Hall Park and Rosedale College, among other places. Also close by are Fountain House Hotel (under half a mile north-east), Church of St Mary (less than half a mile north) and The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south). The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces within easy reach include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Chip van hire across UB3
From Hayes, Cranford and Harlington to 2 villages and hamlets, bookings across UB3 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Hayes: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Fountain House Hotel, can book the van as a food stall. Among the historic houses close to Hayes are Northolt Manor (3 miles north-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Light matters for evening service: around Hayes, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in UB3
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
- 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