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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Aldwych
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Aldwych and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Aldwych
Questions from Aldwych
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldwych?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary le Strand?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Aldwych
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Whether it is engagement parties and evening wedding food, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wedding in Aldwych, think about where a catering van can stop. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Aldwych weddings: local tips
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Around Aldwych, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Ludgate Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, London Charing Cross station is about 0.5 miles away.
For weddings in W1D, WC2H and W1F, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Aldwych sits on or near the A4 and A301, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Aldwych we cover include Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 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 Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Aldwych hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Aldwych 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Aldwych
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near Aldwych
Other occasions in Aldwych
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Aldwych, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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