City of London · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for City of London events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across City of London, cooking to order on site.
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in City of London
Fish and chip van for events for your event in City of London
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For school summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Events in City of London range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In City of London, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why City of London hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across City of London, including City of London
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in City of London? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in City of London
Could you trade in St Alphage Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around City of London?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to City of London?
We do. We serve events in City of London and the surrounding area. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Running an event in City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Wherever your event is in the EC4V area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Fashion Retail Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. An event in St Alphage Garden means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
This part of City of London takes in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y. Streets in the area include Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find City of London on the A1 and A3, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside City of London, we cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in City of London?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Olave Old Jewry, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Towns and villages near City of London
More for events in City of London
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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