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Fish and chip van hire in St Giles, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in St Giles: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in St Giles?
Where the van can park in St Giles
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
St Giles 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire in St Giles, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. For birthday celebrations and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
London streets around St Giles can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a picture of the spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
St Giles: venues, parking and local tips
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Bookings in St Giles come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. St Giles is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
PTAs at schools such as St Josephs Catholic Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Soho Baptist Chapel rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Wherever your event is in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around St Giles include the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to St Giles we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Comedy (under half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in St Giles
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Coming by train? Tottenham Court Road station is in St Giles itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to St Giles
Other occasions in St Giles
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in St Giles and across Greater London
See how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Giles? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In St Giles, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Questions from St Giles
Could you trade in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to St Giles?
St Giles has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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