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Fish and chip van hire in Clerkenwell, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in Clerkenwell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Clerkenwell?
Fish and chip van hire in Clerkenwell, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Streets in Clerkenwell are frequently tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Clerkenwell
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Clerkenwell book the van for events such as:
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
Coming by train? Clerkenwell has its own station, Farringdon station.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Nearby places to Clerkenwell
Also in Clerkenwell
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
FAQs for Clerkenwell
Which station is closest to Clerkenwell?
Farringdon station, in Clerkenwell itself.
Can the van park in King Square Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Clerkenwell stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clerkenwell, and we will check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Clerkenwell
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clerkenwell? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van in Clerkenwell: local details
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. For events in Clerkenwell, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Clerkenwell. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you had King Square Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Historic houses near Clerkenwell include Dr Johnson's House (0.8 miles south) and Mansion House (1.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Wherever your event is in N1, EC1V and WC1X, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Clerkenwell, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Tech City College (less than half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sekforde pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Clerkenwell
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Clerkenwell 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
- 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