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Wedding fish and chip van in Canning Town, Greater London
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 Canning Town.
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Canning Town
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Canning Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our wedding fish and chip van in Canning Town
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewal parties and weddings with a seaside feel.
London weddings around Canning Town frequently mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. The van needs somewhere off the road to park, such as a yard, car park or drive. Plan this early with your venue. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Canning Town hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Canning Town or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Canning Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If you’re hoping for photos in Keir Hardie Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Among the historic houses close to Canning Town are Queen's House (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Wherever your wedding is in E16, E13 and E6, we can bring the van to you. From Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A1020 close by, Canning Town is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Canning Town we cover include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Canning Town include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Canning Town include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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FAQs for Canning Town
Which station is closest to Canning Town?
Canning Town has its own station: Custom House station.
Can the van park in Keir Hardie Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Canning Town?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Canning Town, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Canning Town?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever the occasion in Canning Town, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wedding after-parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Cedd's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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