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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Blackfriars
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Blackfriars.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Blackfriars
Fish and chip van hire in Blackfriars, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it is big birthdays and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a London neighbourhood like Blackfriars, the van typically parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a chip van in Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blackfriars and nearby villages. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If guests are travelling by rail, London Blackfriars station serves Blackfriars directly. For a fundraiser at a school like Mercers' School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
We take the van to events all over SE1, EC1M and EC1N. Your event could be at a house on Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Blackfriars is on the A4 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Blackfriars, we cover Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include St Brides Crypt Museum (under half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Friar pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By late September, sunset in Blackfriars is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Blackfriars? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Blackfriars
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Blackfriars is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Questions from Blackfriars
Which station is closest to Blackfriars?
Blackfriars has its own station: London Blackfriars station.
What about parking in Blackfriars?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Blackfriars?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Blackfriars and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Blackfriars and the whole of Greater London
- 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