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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chinatown, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Chinatown.
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events in Chinatown
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Chinatown
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and food for volunteers.
Street parties and school fairs in Chinatown are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Chinatown
Can you come to a school fair in Chinatown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Chinatown?
Yes, we do. Chinatown is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Chinatown
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
Chinatown 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’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Occasions we serve in Chinatown
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chinatown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Country shows
Events in parks such as St Anne's Churchyard need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer fêtes in Chinatown have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Running an event in Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Chinatown or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chinatown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
School fairs, for a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Anne's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Chinatown on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
A little further out are St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Chinatown include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Waxy O'Connor's pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (less than half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Chinatown
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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