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Wedding fish and chip van in Bow, Greater London
Wedding fish and chip van in Bow: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Bow
Wedding fish and chip van in Bow, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and food after the first dance.
Couples in Bow often 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. Plan this early with your venue. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Bow (E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Bow. Evening food at a Bow wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Bow
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.6 miles north-west) and Mansion House (2.9 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Planning wedding fish and chips in Bow
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Bow, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Bow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For outdoor photos, Old Ford Island is close by. Planning photos in Grove Hall Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For weddings in E3, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wedding is on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Bow on the B142, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover weddings in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Clement's Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Lord Tredegar Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Park (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Bow
More for events in Bow
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Bow and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Bow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bow
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bow
Could you trade in Grove Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul Old Ford: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
For event organisers in Bow
Organising a club, school or community event in Bow? 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through 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