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Fish and chip van hire in UB6
Hosting a party in UB6? We serve Greenford, Perivale and Southall and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Planning an event in UB6?
Areas within UB6
- Greenford
- Perivale
- Southall
- Northolt
- Alperton
- North Wembley
- Brondesbury Park
- Sudbury
- Brentham Garden Suburb
- Sudbury Hill
- Pitshanger
- Dormers Wells
Events we cater in UB6
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in UB6
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in UB6. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
What you’ll pay
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why hosts in UB6 choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What’s near Greenford
Locally, our bookings take us close to Oldfield Primary School, The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Northala Fields, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Railway pub (less than half a mile north), Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (within half a mile south-west) and Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church) (within half a mile south-west). Greenford has its own railway station: Greenford station. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Ealing (2.4 miles south-east) and London Designer Outlet (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
Fish and chip van hire in UB6: local guide
Across UB6, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southall, Greenford and Northolt to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Greenford: A green space like Northala Fields is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Churches such as Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church) rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Light matters for evening service: around Greenford, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Occasions we serve in UB6
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Your questions about a fish and chip van in UB6
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll 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