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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shoreditch
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Shoreditch.
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Shoreditch
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Fish and chip van for events in Shoreditch, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and crew and volunteer catering.
In Shoreditch, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces generally need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Greater London, including Shoreditch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Nearby places to Shoreditch
Other occasions in Shoreditch
FAQs for Shoreditch
Can the van park in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Shoreditch?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Event catering near Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. For an event in Shoreditch, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Shoreditch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Virginia Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Leonard's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in E1, E2 and N1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as New Road, Moor Lane and City Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Shoreditch sits on or near the A1 and A10, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Dennis Severs' House (less than half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Former London Apprentice pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Shoreditch
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
For visitors coming by rail, Shoreditch has its own station, Shoreditch High Street station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Shoreditch, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Shoreditch? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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