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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pimlico, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Pimlico and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Pimlico
Fish and chip van for events in Pimlico, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include curry sauce, chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and country shows.
Events in Pimlico range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces usually need council permission, 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.
- Location
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Summer events in Pimlico have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Other occasions in Pimlico
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Pimlico and the whole of Greater London
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Pimlico?
It keeps people on site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Pimlico book the van for events such as:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
A school like Churchill Gardens Primary Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Pimlico questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Pimlico?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Pimlico?
London Victoria station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Pimlico
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. For an event in Pimlico, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pimlico. Pimlico is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If your event is in Pimlico Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is London Victoria station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
We serve events across SW1P, SW1V and SW1W. We can serve an event on streets such as Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A202 and A3212, Pimlico is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Pimlico, we also cover Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Health Exhibition Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Pimlico include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Pimlico include Pimlico Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Grosvenor School of Modern Art (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Denbigh Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Pimlico is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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