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Fish and chip van hire in Farringdon, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in Farringdon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Farringdon
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Farringdon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- 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: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Farringdon
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and village fêtes and school fairs.
London streets around Farringdon can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is typically simplest. Send us a picture of the spot. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van in Farringdon: local details
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Events in Farringdon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at St John Clerkenwell or St Mary-at-Hill, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We cover events in every part of EC1V, EC1R and EC1P and the streets around it. From Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A1 and A4 close by, Farringdon is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Farringdon include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Castle Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Where the van can park in Farringdon
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Farringdon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Farringdon
Which station is closest to Farringdon?
Farringdon has its own station: Farringdon station.
What about parking in Farringdon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Farringdon?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farringdon book the van for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Charterhouse Square School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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