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Corporate fish and chip catering in Smithfield, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Smithfield? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and customer events
- Leaving dos
Corporate fish and chip catering in Smithfield
Corporate fish and chip catering in Smithfield, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for workplace fundraising days and open days.
London work events in Smithfield frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan service to feed people fast. Let us know about access and security. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Smithfield
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Smithfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Summer team days
- Open days
- Project milestones
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Commuters will know that there’s a station right in Smithfield: Farringdon station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the van can park in Smithfield
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Smithfield is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Smithfield, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Smithfield and across Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Smithfield
Which station is closest to Smithfield?
Farringdon station, in Smithfield itself.
Can the van park in Postman's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What will facilities need from you?
Sites vary, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Also near Smithfield
Also in Smithfield
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Consider a pre-order list
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Send a message round when the van opens.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Smithfield for staff days and team lunches
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Wherever your staff event is in the EC1V area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Smithfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Smithfield include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles. The A1 and A4 put Smithfield within easy reach for the van.
Staff events anywhere in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A1 and A4 close by, Smithfield is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover staff events in Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Postal Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Smithfield includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Oriole pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
- 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