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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Temple Bar, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Temple Bar.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Temple Bar events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Temple Bar
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include sports club events and race days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Temple Bar, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Temple Bar
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple Bar?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Do you trade at school fairs around Temple Bar?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Events we cater in Temple Bar
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
An event in Lincoln's Inn Fields means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
As a London location, Temple Bar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Temple Bar
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Event catering near Temple Bar
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For an event in Temple Bar, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Temple Bar. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Temple Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Temple Bar has its own station, City Thameslink station.
We take the van to events all over the WC2B, WC2E and EC1N postcode area. From Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Temple Bar sits on or near the A4 and A40, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Temple Bar, we also cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Temple Bar include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Temple Bar include Mercers' School (less than half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, events in Temple Bar stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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