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Fish and Chip Van for Events for St James's events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in St James's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in St James's
How our fish and chip van for events works in St James's
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available. For sports days and summer fairs, we can cook chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
In St James's, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in St James's have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in St James's
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Where the van can park in St James's
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
St James's 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in St James's
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Also near St James's
What else we do in St James's
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover St James's and the whole of Greater London
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Community events around St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of St James's or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. St James's is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like St James’s Church? A chip van draws people in. If your event is in St Anne's Churchyard, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Events anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1J start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find St James's on the A4 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near St James's include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Tom Cribb pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include London Library (less than half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in St James's?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in St James's, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Soho Parish CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
St James's: your questions answered
Can the van park in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can you come to a school fair in St James's?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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