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Fish and chip van hire in Shoreditch, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in Shoreditch: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Shoreditch
How our fish and chip van hire works in Shoreditch
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and village fêtes and school fairs, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Streets in Shoreditch are frequently tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a photo of the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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FAQs for Shoreditch
What about parking in Shoreditch?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Leonard's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Bringing the van to Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Across the E1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Virginia Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Shoreditch has its own station, Shoreditch High Street station.
Anywhere in E1, E2 and N1, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Shoreditch include the A1 and A10, so getting the van to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Dennis Severs' House (within half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Former London Apprentice pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Late September evenings in Shoreditch lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
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.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shoreditch?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shoreditch:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
A green space like Artillery Ground is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Shoreditch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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