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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Aldborough Hatch
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Aldborough Hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Aldborough Hatch events
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Aldborough Hatch
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and laid-back receptions, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Aldborough Hatch, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Many London venues have a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Weddings in Aldborough Hatch: venues, ceremonies and travel
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the IG2 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you want countryside in your photos, Hainault Lodge isn’t far, and the countryside around Aldborough Hatch suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Greater London takes in IG2, IG3 and RM6, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Aldborough Hatch include the A12, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find King George Hospital (within half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Aldborough Hatch?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning photos in Fairlop Waters? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Aldborough Hatch at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldborough Hatch? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Nearby places to Aldborough Hatch
What else we do in Aldborough Hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Aldborough Hatch
Can the van park in Fairlop Waters?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Aldborough Hatch?
Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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 for a clear quote.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
- 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