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Fish and chip van hire in Hoxton, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Hoxton.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Hoxton
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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.
About our fish and chip van hire in Hoxton
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and community events and fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
London streets around Hoxton can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Tell us what you have. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hoxton
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Hoxton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Hoxton station serves Hoxton directly.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
More for events in Hoxton
Bringing the van to Hoxton
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Hoxton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shoreditch Park Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. A green space like Shoreditch Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Here we cover the N1, N1P and EC1V postcode area. Your event could be at a house on City Road, Noel Road and East Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Hoxton is on the A1200 and A1208, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Hoxton, we also cover Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Hoxton has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west) and Hackney Walk (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hackney University Technical College (less than half a mile south-east) and Islington Green School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stag's Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles north-west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hoxton hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hoxton
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Hoxton 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hoxton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Hoxton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Hoxton questions
What about parking in Hoxton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Shoreditch Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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