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Fish and Chip Van Hire for London Fields events
We bring a fish and chip van across London Fields and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
A chip van near London Fields
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In London Fields, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in London Fields
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Streets in London Fields are frequently tight, so a drive, yard or car park is generally simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- London Fields (E8, E2, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near London Fields
More for events in London Fields
Why choose fish and chip van hire in London Fields?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in London Fields book the van for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A green space like Haggerston Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Questions from London Fields
Which station is closest to London Fields?
London Fields station, in London Fields itself.
Could you trade in Haggerston Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in London Fields? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
London Fields is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why London Fields hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in London Fields
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in London Fields: local details
London Fields is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in London Fields, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Gayhurst Community School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? London Fields station is in London Fields itself.
Events anywhere in E8, E2 and E9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Tudor Road, Forest Road and Duncan Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. London Fields is on the A1207, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside London Fields, we also cover Hackney Central (1 mile north), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-east), Dalston (1 mile north-west), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Kingsland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hackney Walk (0.7 miles north-east) and Hackney (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (under half a mile north-east) and The Urswick School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.7 miles south-west)
- 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