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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Barnes events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Barnes and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Barn weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Barnes
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Barnes
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and barn weddings.
Couples in Barnes frequently hold the reception at a local venue or at home. The van needs somewhere off the road to park, such as a yard, car park or drive. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Barnes? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Barnes
What else we do in Barnes
Occasions we serve in Barnes
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnes and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
It is worth telling train travellers that Barnes Bridge station serves Barnes directly.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Barnes? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Barnes: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Barnes Methodist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Barn Elms?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barnes?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Barnes. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Barnes
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW13, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Barnes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Planning photos in Barn Elms? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Duke's Hollow is close by, and the countryside around Barnes suits an outdoor reception.
For weddings in SW13, SW15 and SW14, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A306 and B349 close by, Barnes is simple for us to get to with the van. For weddings just outside Barnes, we cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Sun Inn (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter weddings in Barnes are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SW13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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