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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shadwell, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Shadwell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
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Fish and chip van for events in Shadwell, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Shadwell, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For events in Shadwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Shadwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Events in parks such as Russia Dock Woodland need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the SE16, E1 and E1W postcode area. Whether your event is on Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Shadwell sits on or near the A101 and A126, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Shadwell we cover include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prospect of Whitby pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
Shadwell 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.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Shadwell
Do you trade at school fairs around Shadwell?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Shadwell?
Wapping station, in Shadwell itself.
Do you cover Shadwell?
Yes, we do. Shadwell is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter fairs in Shadwell are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Towns and villages near Shadwell
What else we do in Shadwell
Occasions we serve in Shadwell
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
A summer fête at St Paul's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
- 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