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Party Fish and Chip Van in Clare Market
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Clare Market.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Fresh fish and chips in Clare Market
Planning a party in Clare Market
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Clare Market and nearby villages. Clare Market is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If the day starts at Enon Chapel, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. A green space like Lincoln's Inn Fields is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Parties anywhere in WC2H, W1D and WC2B start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Clare Market on the A4 and A301, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to parties in Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (less than half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-west)
Party fish and chip van for your party in Clare Market
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and family parties with children.
Most parties in Clare Market are at home, and in London that usually means a drive or street parking. If you have a drive, the van can often go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. Send us a photo. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. Midsummer parties in Clare Market stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Where the van can park in Clare Market
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, Clare Market is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Clare Market
Is parking a problem for the van in Clare Market?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Clare Market?
The closest is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let your neighbours know
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Flag any coeliac guests
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Events we cater in Clare Market
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Clare Market
Also in Clare Market
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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