Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bakers Arms
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Bakers Arms.
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire for Bakers Arms events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Bakers Arms
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and work Christmas parties.
Around Bakers Arms, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. Parking is the main thing to plan, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Bakers Arms (E17, E10, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Bakers Arms. Around midsummer it stays light in Bakers Arms until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bakers Arms?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Events in Bakers Arms and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Bakers Arms?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bakers Arms and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Stephen's, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Where the van can park in Bakers Arms
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, Bakers Arms 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’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bakers Arms
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
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.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Bringing the van to Bakers Arms
Bakers Arms is about 4 miles north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Bakers Arms, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Bakers Arms is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bakers Arms to London (6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Leyton Midland Road station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Historic houses near Bakers Arms include Sutton House (2.5 miles south-west) and Bruce Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
This part of Greater London takes in E17, E10 and E11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Ivy Road, Ely Road and Elm Road, wherever the van can park. Bakers Arms is on the A112, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Bakers Arms we cover include Walthamstow Village (1 mile north), Leyton (1 mile south), Leyton Grange (1 mile south), Walthamstow (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.9 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Schools near Bakers Arms include Leyton Sixth Form College (less than half a mile east) and Warwick School for Boys (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The European pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.1 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Bakers Arms
Can you serve after a service at St Stephen's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in Bakers Arms?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you cover Bakers Arms?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bakers Arms is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Bakers Arms
What else we do in Bakers Arms
- 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