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Fish and chip van hire in W1S
Fish and chip van hire across W1S, from Charing Cross. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in W1S
Areas within W1S
Our van across W1S
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in W1S
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in W1S. We serve gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and staff lunches and team days.
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Cost
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover W1S and the whole of Greater London
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Around Charing Cross
We park up for events around Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Westminster Abbey Choir School and Soho Parish CofE Primary School. Nearby too are Victoria Embankment Gardens (less than half a mile east), Silver Cross Tavern (under half a mile south-east), St Martin-in-the-Fields (less than half a mile north) and London Library (less than half a mile west). Charing Cross has its own railway station: London Charing Cross station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Charing Cross include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile north-east)
Planning a chip van in W1S
From Charing Cross to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across W1S range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Charing Cross: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Victoria Embankment Gardens typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Planning an evening event in Charing Cross? 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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Common questions in W1S
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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