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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Spitalfields events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Spitalfields and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Feeding event crew
- Community open days
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Spitalfields
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. 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.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events in Spitalfields, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals, with chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Street parties and school fairs in Spitalfields are a great fit for a chip van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
Spitalfields 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 before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or E1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Spitalfields: your questions answered
Could you trade in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Spitalfields?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Community events around Spitalfields
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Spitalfields or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs, for a school like Makers Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Finsbury Circus, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and E1W, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Spitalfields on the A10 and A1202, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Spitalfields we cover include Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Transology (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Canon Barnett Primary School (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Stores pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north-west) and Minories (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer fêtes in Spitalfields have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we serve in Spitalfields
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
For visitors coming by rail, London Liverpool Street station serves Spitalfields directly.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Towns and villages near Spitalfields
More for events in Spitalfields
- 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