Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in E1
We take the van to every part of the E1 postcode district, which takes in Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in E1
Places in E1
- Shoreditch
- Whitechapel
- Bishopsgate
- Spitalfields
- Aldgate
- Stepney
- St George in the East
- Wapping
- Ratcliff
- East End of London
- Tower Hill
- Bethnal Green
- Mile End
- Bow Common
- Shadwell
- Limehouse
Events we cater in E1
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in E1
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and christmas parties, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
What it costs in E1
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why hosts in E1 choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Shoreditch
Locally, our bookings take us close to Hackney University Technical College, Virginia Primary School and Former London Apprentice pub, among other places. Also close by are St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south), St Leonard's Church (within half a mile north-east), Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west) and The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in Shoreditch itself: Shoreditch High Street station. Well-known places in the area include Dennis Severs' House (less than half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Planning a chip van in E1
E1 covers everything from Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Shoreditch: A green space like Artillery Ground is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Shoreditch are Mansion House (1 mile south-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Late September evenings in Shoreditch lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
About the food
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 typically simpler.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
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 level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
Occasions we serve in E1
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Your questions about a fish and chip van in E1
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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