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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bishopsgate, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Bishopsgate and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Bishopsgate?
Fish and chip van for events in Bishopsgate, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and charity fundraisers and community events, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Bishopsgate need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Bishopsgate, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or E1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Running an event in Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Bishopsgate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at Church of St Ethelburga or St Mary-at-Hill is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as The London School of Barbering frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Here we cover the E1, EC2A and EC1Y postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Bishopsgate include the A3 and A10, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Bishopsgate includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Aldgate School (less than half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (less than half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Bishopsgate hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Events in Bishopsgate and across Greater London
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Nearby places to Bishopsgate
Other occasions in Bishopsgate
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Bishopsgate
Do you trade at school fairs around Bishopsgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about parking in Bishopsgate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Bishopsgate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Events we cater in Bishopsgate
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bishopsgate and Greater London:
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
Events in parks such as Finsbury Circus need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
As a London location, Bishopsgate 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’ll advise.
- 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