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Party Fish and Chip Van in Blackfriars
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Blackfriars.
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Blackfriars?
About our party fish and chip van in Blackfriars
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Most parties in Blackfriars are at home, and in London that generally means a drive or street parking. A drive is ideal; otherwise, check what’s allowed on the street. Send us a picture. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention the van to neighbours
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Party venues around Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether your party is in the middle of Blackfriars or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Blackfriars is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Local halls and clubs near Blackfriars are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. Thinking of using Bernie Spain Gardens? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
We serve parties across SE1, EC1M and EC1N and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You will find Blackfriars on the A4 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Blackfriars we cover include Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile 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 (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Blackfriars include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Friar pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Autumn and winter parties in Blackfriars get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Blackfriars
Is parking a problem for the van in Blackfriars?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you come to a street party?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Blackfriars?
We do. Blackfriars is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Events we cater in Blackfriars
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, London Blackfriars station is in Blackfriars itself.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Blackfriars hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Blackfriars is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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