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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Temple, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Temple? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Temple
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Temple
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips, and we’re frequently booked for fish and chip supper nights and summer fairs.
Street parties and school fairs in Temple are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Temple?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Temple hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Temple and across Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Temple events: pitches and permissions
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Across the SE1 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone arriving by train, Temple has its own station, London Blackfriars station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Temple, we also cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (3 miles south).
A little further out are Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Temple include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Temple include London Nautical School (less than half a mile south) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
As a London location, Temple is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Temple
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Temple, people book us for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
An event in Garden Bridge means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Also in Temple
FAQs for Temple
Can the van park in Garden Bridge?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you cover Temple?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Temple and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Summer events in Temple have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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