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Fish and chip van hire in W1F
Fish and chip van hire across W1F, covering Soho, Chinatown and West End. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in W1F
Where we cater in W1F
- Soho
- Chinatown
- West End
- St Giles
- Seven Dials
- St James's
- Covent Garden
- Charing Cross
- Mayfair
- Aldwych
- Burlington Estate
- Adelphi
Our van across W1F
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in W1F
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around W1F. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and garden get-togethers.
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
What you will pay
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Around Soho
You’ll find the van serving near LITE Regal International School, London Library and St Anne's Church. Also close by are Bar Soho (less than half a mile north), St Anne's Churchyard (less than half a mile south-west), Soho Parish CofE Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.9 miles south). There is a railway station in Soho itself: Tottenham Court Road station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Soho include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Chip van hire across W1F
W1F covers everything from Soho, Chinatown and West End 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.
Soho: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Soho are Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south-east) and Burlington House (0.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Planning an evening event in Soho? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Questions from W1F
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
- 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