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Fish and chip van hire in UB7
We take the van to every part of the UB7 postcode district, which takes in West Drayton, Yiewsley and Harmondsworth. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in UB7
Places in UB7
Our van across UB7
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in UB7
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas parties and milestone birthday parties.
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Prices in UB7
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in West Drayton
Bookings here are frequently close to The Fox and Pheasant pub, West Drayton Academy and Park Academy West London and the streets around them. Also close by are Lake Farm Country Park (1.7 miles east) and Church of St Martin (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to West Drayton is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
Fish and chip van hire in UB7: local guide
Across UB7, we serve 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in West Drayton, Yiewsley and Cowley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
West Drayton: PTAs at schools such as West Drayton Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (4.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Around midsummer it stays light in West Drayton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
UB7: your questions answered
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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