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Wedding fish and chip van in Ardleigh Green, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Ardleigh Green.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Ardleigh Green
About our wedding fish and chip van in Ardleigh Green
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for barn weddings and informal weddings.
For a wedding in Ardleigh Green, think about where a catering van can stop. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Ardleigh Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. For a wedding in Ardleigh Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ardleigh Green. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ardleigh Green to London (15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
We take the van to weddings all over RM2, RM11 and RM3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ardleigh Green we cover include Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile north-west) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Ardleigh Green includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Local schools include The Royal Liberty School (less than half a mile north-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west)
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
FAQs for Ardleigh Green
What’s the nearest station to Ardleigh Green?
Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you come to Ardleigh Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ardleigh Green and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Occasions we serve in Ardleigh Green
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ardleigh Green and Greater London:
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
If you’re hoping for photos in Haynes Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
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Where the van can park in Ardleigh Green
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
As a London location, Ardleigh Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter weddings in Ardleigh Green are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Ardleigh Green?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Ardleigh Green
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Ardleigh Green and the whole of Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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