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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for St James's events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in St James's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Open days
- Charity days
Planning an event in St James's?
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in St James's
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Whether it is staff appreciation days and charity and fundraising days at work, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In St James's, lunch breaks are frequently short, so we keep the menu short and service quick. Tell us about site access and parking. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
St James's questions
Is parking a problem for the van in St James's?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to St James's?
St James's has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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What else we do in St James's
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Lunchtime staff treats in St James's are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:05pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Workplace catering around St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of St James's to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. St James's is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Within reach of St James's are historic houses such as Marlborough House (within half a mile south-west) and Burlington House (under half a mile west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For staff and visitors coming by train, St James's has its own station, London Charing Cross station.
Wherever your staff event is in W1F, W1D and W1J, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your staff event is on Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A4 and A400 close by, St James's is easy for us to reach with the van. For staff events just outside St James's, we cover Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near St James's include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near St James's include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Tom Cribb pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Give us break and shift times
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send round an allergy question
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a sandwich platter, a chip van feels like a proper treat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including St James's
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Perfect for your staff event in St James's
It does not need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it is simple to arrange.
These are some of the bookings we take in St James's and Greater London:
- Friday lunch treats
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Workplace fundraising days
- Celebrating a big win
Being near the A4 and A400 makes St James's a simple run for the van.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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