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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Smithfield events
Fish and chip van for events in Smithfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Smithfield
Fish and chip van for events in Smithfield, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
London street parties and fairs in Smithfield need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Events we cater in Smithfield
Hot food keeps families around.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
PTAs at schools such as Charterhouse Square School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Display allergens for each stall
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, events in Smithfield stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. For events in Smithfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Smithfield. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Running a fête for a church like St Bartholomew-the-Less? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Farringdon station is in Smithfield itself.
Events anywhere in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Smithfield on the A1 and A4, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Smithfield, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Postal Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Smithfield include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
Smithfield questions
Can you come to a school fair in Smithfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Postman's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Smithfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smithfield and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Smithfield hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Access that avoids crowds
Smithfield 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 will advise.
On the menu in Smithfield
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Smithfield
More for events in Smithfield
What affects the price in Smithfield
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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