Fish and chip van hire in London

A fish and chip van at your event in London

We bring a mobile fish and chip van to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, workplaces, fêtes and wakes across London and the surrounding area. We park up on the agreed spot, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion of fish and chips goes out hot and crisp from the hatch, rather than sitting in a tray.

The menu is the one everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving, and there’s something for children and grown-ups alike.

Back gardens, office yards and street parties

London events happen everywhere from suburban drives and back gardens to office car parks, warehouse yards, school playgrounds and closed-off streets. A fish and chip van needs somewhere level and firm to park, close to where people will eat, and permission from whoever controls the space. On a public road that usually means a parking suspension or a street party road closure from the council, so start that early.

All of Greater London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and central London has the Congestion Charge, limited parking and loading restrictions. Tell us about access and parking when you ask for a quote, and we’ll include anything that applies.

Prices for events in London

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve, and travel and access. Read what a fish and chip van costs or see how we price.

A fish and chip van or something else?

Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van suits guests who don’t eat pork, and it gives everyone a choice from a short menu. Compared with a barbecue, nobody has to stand over the grill, and food is fried to order rather than coming off in batches. Compared with a cold buffet, it’s hot food, fresh from the fryer, which matters on a cool evening. What it does need is a level, firm spot the van can reach, and permission to park there.

Planning an event in London

• Check where the van can go. Ask your venue or landowner where a catering van can park, and when it can arrive.
• Think about access. Gates, narrow lanes, low branches, height barriers and soft ground all matter for a vehicle. Tell us about them.
• Count heads and diets. Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Decide when to eat. Tell us the serving time and anything fixed, such as speeches, a first dance, shifts or a lunch break.
• Plan for the weather and the dark. A covered spot near the hatch helps on a wet day, and evening and winter events need lighting.

Ideas for London events

Every event is planned on its own; these are just starting points.

Around London

The nearest railway station to the centre is Elephant & Castle station. Well-known places nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north), Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Surrey Dispensary (less than half a mile south-east). Close to the centre are Charles Dickens Primary School, Ark Globe Academy, London School of Musical Theatre and St George the Martyr. Green spaces within reach include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Tower Hill.