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Fish and chip van hire in EC1R
Fish and chip van hire across EC1R, from Farringdon, Smithfield and Holborn. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in EC1R?
Areas within EC1R
What we do in EC1R
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in EC1R
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and fish and chip days at care homes, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in EC1R
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or EC1R postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Farringdon
Bookings here are often close to St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory. Other local landmarks include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (less than half a mile north), The Castle Public House (less than half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Farringdon itself: Farringdon station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van hire in EC1R: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1R, so the setting can be anything from Farringdon, Smithfield and Holborn to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Farringdon: Churches such as St John Clerkenwell rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. For a fundraiser at a school like Charterhouse Square School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Around midsummer it stays light in Farringdon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Events we cater in EC1R
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in EC1R and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
EC1R: your questions answered
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
- 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