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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Soho events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Soho and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire for Soho events
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Soho, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Soho
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. For community events and fairs and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Soho come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
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.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Soho
What else we do in Soho
FAQs for Soho
Can you serve after a service at St Anne's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about parking in Soho?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Soho: venues, parking and local tips
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover Soho as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Soho is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south-east) and Burlington House (0.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Anne's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We cover events in every part of the W1F, W1T and W1D postcode area and the streets around it. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Soho sits on or near the A4 and A301, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Bar Soho (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (0.5 miles south-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Soho 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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