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Fish and chip van hire in EC1P
Hosting a party in EC1P? We serve Farringdon and Smithfield and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in EC1P
Places in EC1P
What we do in EC1P
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across EC1P
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and visits to care homes and day centres.
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Prices in EC1P
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or EC1P postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What’s near Farringdon
Bookings here are frequently close to St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory and the streets around them. You’ll also find St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). Farringdon has its own railway station: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Finsbury Health Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Other local spots include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Chip van hire across EC1P
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1P, so whether your event is in Farringdon and Smithfield or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Farringdon: PTAs at schools such as Charterhouse Square School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Farringdon are historic houses such as Dr Johnson's House (within half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Planning an evening event in Farringdon? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens.
Why a fish and chip van works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in EC1P
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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