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Care home fish and chip visits in Clare Market, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Clare Market and the surrounding area.
- Lunch for the care team
- Retirement village events
- Summer fêtes and open days
Care home fish and chips for Clare Market events
Care home fish and chips in Clare Market, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. For lunch clubs and summer fêtes and open days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In Clare Market, we park briefly in the home’s car park or drive. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Clare Market
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement village events
- Themed afternoons
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Lunch clubs
The A4 and A301 make Clare Market a simple journey for the van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Clare Market is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September; winter visits, dark by about 3:55pm, suit lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers and a serving time that suits the home.
- We check where the van can park and send a quote.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We serve hot from the hatch at the time the home chooses.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Care home visits in Clare Market
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Clare Market or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Clare Market is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Ludgate Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Wherever your care home visit is in WC2H, W1D and WC2B, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Clare Market include the A4 and A301, which makes travel to your care home visit easy. We also bring the van to care home visits in Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (within half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Clare Market
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Clare Market?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clare Market.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A seaside afternoon with a chip van feels special. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Clare Market
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 residents instead.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Fit the visit around routines
- Plan portion sizes with us
Visitors are welcome if included in numbers.
Old seaside postcards and photos spark conversation.
- 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