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Fish and chip van hire in Aldgate, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Aldgate.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Aldgate?
Fish and chip van hire in Aldgate, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We’re often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and staff lunches and team days, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Aldgate come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. We cover Aldgate as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Churches such as St James Duke's Place rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Aldgate School, can book the van as a food stall.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and SE1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Aldgate on the A3 and A10, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Minories (less than half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (within half a mile south). The countryside around Aldgate includes St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Fund Academy (under half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include East India Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Aldgate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aldgate
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Aldgate
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How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Aldgate, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or E1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Aldgate
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Aldgate. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Aldgate: your questions answered
Could you trade in Finsbury Circus?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldgate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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