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Fish and chip van hire in Chinatown, Greater London
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Chinatown. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Chinatown?
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light matters for evening service: around Chinatown, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Chinatown
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For wakes and celebrations of life and festive get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
London streets around Chinatown can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a photo of the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van hire in Chinatown?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chinatown book the van for events such as:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Anne's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Chinatown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Chinatown: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Chinatown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Places near Chinatown
Other occasions in Chinatown
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Chinatown: venues, parking and local tips
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For events in Chinatown, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If guests are travelling by rail, Tottenham Court Road station serves Chinatown directly. For a fundraiser at a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Here we cover the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Chinatown include the A4 and A301, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Chinatown we cover include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Waxy O'Connor's pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (less than half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Events in Chinatown and across Greater London
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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