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Party Fish and Chip Van for Smithfield events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Smithfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van for Smithfield events
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our party fish and chip van works in Smithfield
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. For retirement celebrations and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
Planning a London party in Smithfield? A chip van keeps you out of the kitchen, at home, at a hall or at a club. Mention any parking restrictions. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Smithfield is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 generally simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Smithfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Parties in Smithfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A christening at St Bartholomew-the-Less followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Historic houses near Smithfield include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Greater London takes in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R. Your party could be at a house on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A1 and A4, Smithfield is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to parties in Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). 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 (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Postal Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Oriole pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Smithfield 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Smithfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Smithfield?
Smithfield has its own station: Farringdon station.
We are gathering after a service at St Bartholomew-the-Less: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Smithfield?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
In Smithfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, Farringdon station is in Smithfield itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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