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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Aldgate
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Aldgate and across Greater London.
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Fish and chip van for events for Aldgate events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Aldgate
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for school fairs and sports days and village fêtes.
In Aldgate, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December events in Aldgate lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Event catering near Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E1 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St James Duke's Place, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Aldgate has its own station, London Fenchurch Street station.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and SE1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Aldgate is on the A3 and A10, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Minories (within half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (within half a mile south). The countryside around Aldgate includes St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Fund Academy (less than half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
Aldgate: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Aldgate?
Aldgate has its own station: London Fenchurch Street station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldgate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Aldgate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Aldgate?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Aldgate School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
As a London location, Aldgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Also near Aldgate
More for events in Aldgate
- 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