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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Clare Market
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Clare Market.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Clare Market
How our fish and chip van for events works in Clare Market
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are often asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Events in Clare Market range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Clare Market
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Information about power and water
Clare Market is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Clare Market
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Greater London, including Clare Market
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Community events around Clare Market
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For an event in Clare Market, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Clare Market. Clare Market is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Events in parks such as Lincoln's Inn Fields need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, London Charing Cross station is about 0.6 miles away.
Events anywhere in WC2H, W1D and WC2B start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A4 and A301, Clare Market is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to events in Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Clare Market includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (within half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Clare Market
Do you trade at school fairs around Clare Market?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Clare Market?
London Charing Cross station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Events we cater in Clare Market
Rain does not stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. For an evening event in Clare Market, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or WC2H postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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