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Party Fish and Chip Van in Temple Bar
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Temple Bar and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Milestone birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Temple Bar
How our party fish and chip van works in Temple Bar
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. For retirement celebrations and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Planning a London party in Temple Bar? A van means no cooking for you, at home, at a hall or at a club. Mention any parking restrictions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Midsummer parties in Temple Bar stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Temple Bar, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
FAQs for Temple Bar
Could you trade in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Temple Bar?
City Thameslink station, in Temple Bar itself.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Nearby places to Temple Bar
Other occasions in Temple Bar
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Greater London, including Temple Bar
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, Temple Bar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Who books party fish and chip van in Temple Bar?
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
A green space like Lincoln's Inn Fields is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Tell us how many children are coming
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Temple Bar parties: what to know
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. In and around Temple Bar, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Temple Bar is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Temple Bar are Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile north-east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.7 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Temple Bar can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Anywhere in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Temple Bar on the A4 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover parties in Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (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), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Temple Bar includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (under half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile 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