Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in W2
Fish and chip van hire across W2, covering City of Westminster, Paddington Green and Paddington. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in W2?
Where we cater in W2
- City of Westminster
- Paddington Green
- Paddington
- Westbourne
- Little Venice
- Westbourne Green
- Bayswater
- Connaught Village
- Notting Hill
- Notting Dale
- Lisson Grove
- Acton Green
- Hyde Park Estate
What we do in W2
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in W2
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life.
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
What you’ll pay
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Greater London, including W2
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Local landmarks in City of Westminster
You will find the van serving near The St Marylebone CofE School, Devonshire Arms and LITE Regal International School, among other places. You’ll also find St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north), St Mark's (within half a mile south), Hyde Park (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Society of Medicine Library (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in City of Westminster itself: Bond Street station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Fortius Clinic (less than half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Serpentine and Primrose Hill.
A fish and chip van across W2: what to know
There are 10 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in W2, so the setting can be anything from City of Westminster, Paddington Green and Paddington to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
City of Westminster: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Handel Hendrix House (less than half a mile east) and Burlington House (0.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Evenings in City of Westminster stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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’s crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
What affects the price in W2
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Questions from W2
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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