Mobile Fish and Chip Van
Wedding fish and chip van
Fish and chips fried fresh at your wedding, most often as the evening food: hot, filling and everyone’s favourite after a few hours on the dance floor.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van, fried fresh on the day
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests who ate the wedding breakfast at four are hungry again, and evening guests may not have eaten at all. Hot fish and chips from the hatch hits the spot in a way a cold buffet rarely does.
It also makes a lovely moment in the day. The van parks up near the marquee or barn, the smell drifts across, and guests wander out to queue and chat. We agree the timing with you and your venue so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band’s breaks.
Popular for
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
On the menu
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
See the full menu. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Covering
- London and the South East
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food served.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh for your guests at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Timings on the day
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going. Tell us your running order and we’ll fit around it, and keep in touch with your venue on the day.
Venue rules
Many wedding venues have rules on outside caterers and vehicles. Check with your venue early and pass on anything they ask for, such as where the van can park and when it can arrive.
A fish and chip van compared with other event catering
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and chip van | Fried to order and served hot; a menu almost everyone likes; no kitchen needed | Needs a level, firm spot the van can reach |
| Hog roast | Popular for big outdoor events | One main dish; harder for guests who don’t eat pork |
| Barbecue | Casual and familiar | Food comes off in batches; someone has to cook it |
| Cold buffet | Simple; no vehicle access needed | Food sits out; nothing hot on a cold evening |
| Plated meal | Formal and traditional | Needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head |
What your quote should include
- What’s on the menu, and how many choices
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, parking and any charges such as ULEZ
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
Wedding fish and chip van: questions
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Does every guest need to eat?
Not always. Many couples cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list, because some guests won’t eat. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park next to the marquee?
Often, yes, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access and where the van can go.
What if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop the fryers. Guests may want a covered route or gazebo near the hatch; talk to your venue about it.
Where do you take the van?
Across London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your date, venue or postcode, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat through our quote form, and we’ll reply with a price.
Towns we cover
- London
- Brighton
- Guildford
- Canterbury
- Maidstone
- Tunbridge Wells
- Oxford
- Reading
- Southampton
- Winchester
- Chichester
- Milton Keynes
- All areas
Find your county for every town and village we cover, from the big towns to the smallest villages.
Wedding fish and chip van for your event
- 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