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Fish and chip van hire in W5
Fish and chip van hire across W5, covering Ealing, Northfields and South Ealing. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in W5
Towns and villages in W5
- Ealing
- Northfields
- South Ealing
- Brentham Garden Suburb
- Pitshanger
- Brentford
- Hanger Hill
- West Twyford
- South Acton
- Park Royal
- Perivale
Occasions in W5
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in W5
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around W5. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and big birthdays.
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Cost
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Greater London, including W5
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Around Ealing
We park up for events around Library for Iranian Studies, Great Ealing School and Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School. Also close by are Ealing Independent College (within half a mile north), St Saviour's Church (within half a mile east), Walpole Park (within half a mile north-east) and The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Ealing Broadway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Ealing (within half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
Fish and chip van hire in W5: local guide
W5 covers everything from Ealing, Brentford and Northfields to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Ealing: Thinking of using Walpole Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a fundraiser at a school like Ealing Independent College, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Ealing lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
Occasions we serve in W5
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around W5:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
W5 questions
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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