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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Finsbury events
Fish and chip van for events in Finsbury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Finsbury events
Events we cater in Finsbury
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Finsbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
Church fêtes, at churches such as Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Fish and chip van for events in Finsbury, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports tournaments, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Street parties and school fairs in Finsbury are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
- Make sure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Questions from Finsbury
Could you trade in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Finsbury?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Where the van can park in Finsbury
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
As a London location, Finsbury is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Finsbury
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Finsbury have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Finsbury
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in EC1V, we can bring the van to you. Finsbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If your event is in Artillery Ground, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in EC1V, N1 and EC2A, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A1 and A501 close by, Finsbury is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also serve events in St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (under half a mile north-east) and Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.5 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or EC1V postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Finsbury
More for events in Finsbury
- 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