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Fish and chip van hire in Temple, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Temple and across Greater London.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in Temple
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Temple
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For festive get-togethers and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Temple come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Temple
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. In Temple, people book us for occasions like:
- Company team days
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Temple Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Temple 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Temple. Around midsummer it stays light in Temple until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or SE1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Temple: local details
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE1, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? London Blackfriars station is in Temple itself.
For events in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Temple is on the A4 and A40, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Temple includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Temple include London Nautical School (under half a mile south) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Devereux pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
More for events in Temple
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Temple? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Temple questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Temple?
London Blackfriars station, in Temple itself.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Temple?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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