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Fish and chip van hire in City of London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in City of London.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in City of London?
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in City of London? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Fish and chip van hire in City of London, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For care home visits and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
London streets around City of London can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is generally simplest. Send us a picture of the spot. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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FAQs for City of London
Can the van park in St Alphage Garden?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Olave Old Jewry?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including City of London.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van in City of London? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: in City of London, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Events we cater in City of London
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
Historic houses near City of London include Mansion House (within half a mile south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Bringing the van to City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Tell us where your event in City of London will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot.
Parks such as St Alphage Garden typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, London Cannon Street station is in City of London itself.
Anywhere in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find City of London on the A1 and A3, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside City of London, we also cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (within half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Golden Fleece pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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