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Fish and Chip Van for Events for St Giles events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in St Giles.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
A chip van near St Giles
How our fish and chip van for events works in St Giles
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We’re frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and fundraisers, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In St Giles, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around St Giles
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in St Giles, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. St Giles is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
An event in St Anne's Churchyard means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Josephs Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find St Giles on the A301 and A400, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Comedy (under half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near St Giles include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile east)
Places near St Giles
Other occasions in St Giles
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events in St Giles have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in St Giles. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in St Giles
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books fish and chip van for events in St Giles?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in St Giles: Tottenham Court Road station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
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 isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
St Giles is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in St Giles
Can the van park in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you come to a school fair in St Giles?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
- 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