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Fish and chip van hire in EC1M
We take the van to every part of the EC1M postcode district, which takes in Blackfriars. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chip van hire in EC1M
Where we cater in EC1M
Events we cater in EC1M
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in EC1M: what to expect
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and birthday celebrations, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
What you’ll pay
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or EC1M postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Near you in Blackfriars
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Black Friar pub, Barts Health Archives and Mercers' School and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Ann Blackfriars (less than half a mile north-east), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east). Blackfriars has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. 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 within easy reach include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Bernie Spain Gardens (under half a mile south-west) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
A fish and chip van across EC1M: what to know
EC1M covers everything from Blackfriars to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Blackfriars: Coming by train? Blackfriars has its own station, London Blackfriars station. Churches such as St Ann Blackfriars rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Blackfriars, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van in EC1M? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
EC1M: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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