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Fish and chip van hire in SW1P
Hosting a party in SW1P? We cover Westminster, Pimlico and Millbank and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in SW1P
Towns and villages in SW1P
Events we cater in SW1P
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in SW1P: what to expect
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and weddings, especially the evening.
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Pricing in SW1P
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Westminster
We park up for events around St Matthew's School, London Library and St James's Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Christ Church (under half a mile south-west), Grafton Arms (under half a mile south), Blewcoat School (under half a mile south-west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (within half a mile east). The closest station to Westminster is London Victoria station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north)
A fish and chip van across SW1P: what to know
SW1P covers everything from Kennington, Victoria and Little Portugal 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.
Westminster: For guests coming by train, London Victoria station is about 0.6 miles away. Thinking of using St James's Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Around midsummer it stays light in Westminster until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
What affects the price in SW1P
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or SW1P postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SW1P? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from SW1P
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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