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Wedding fish and chip van in Underhill, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Underhill and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Planning an event in Underhill?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Underhill
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for day-after gatherings and barn and farm weddings.
London weddings around Underhill frequently mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. The van needs somewhere off the road to park, such as a yard, car park or drive. Plan this early with your venue. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Also near Underhill
What else we do in Underhill
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Underhill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Underhill
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in Underhill and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. We cover Underhill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Underhill to London (about 11 miles away).
Highlands Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: New Barnet station is about 1 mile away.
Anywhere in EN5 and N20, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover weddings in Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (under half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (under half a mile north-west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, sunset in Underhill is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Underhill questions
Which station is closest to Underhill?
New Barnet station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Underhill?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Events we cater in Underhill
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Laid-back receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Greenhill Gardens.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- 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