Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in EC4Y
We serve all of the EC4Y postcode district, which takes in Bankside. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Planning an event in EC4Y?
Areas within EC4Y
What we do in EC4Y
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- See everything we do
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 EC4Y
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and fish and chip days at care homes.
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Prices in EC4Y
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in EC4Y and across Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in EC4Y? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Around Bankside
We park up for events around St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School, Barts Health Archives and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Founders Arms (within half a mile west), St Mary Mounthaw (under half a mile north-east), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Bankside itself: London Blackfriars station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile west)
Chip van hire across EC4Y
EC4Y covers everything from Bankside to 0 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Bankside: PTAs at schools such as London Nautical School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary Mounthaw, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. By late September, sunset in Bankside is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Events we cater in EC4Y
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
EC4Y questions
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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