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Fish and chip van hire in Seven Dials, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Seven Dials.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
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Fish and chip van hire in Seven Dials, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. For festive get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips and more.
In Seven Dials, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Seven Dials is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. 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.
Why Seven Dials hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Seven Dials, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Seven Dials
We’re gathering after a service at Soho Baptist Chapel: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in Seven Dials?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Planning a chip van in Seven Dials
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Seven Dials, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Seven Dials. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of using St Anne's Churchyard? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a fundraiser at a school like St Josephs Catholic Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
We cover events in every part of W1F, W1D and W1T and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Seven Dials on the A301 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Seven Dials, we cover St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-east) and Kingly Court (0.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Seven Dials include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Two Brewers pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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