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Wedding fish and chip van in Charlton, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Charlton.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Charlton
About our wedding fish and chip van in Charlton
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pre-wedding get-togethers and coastal-themed receptions.
Couples in Charlton frequently hold the reception at a local venue or at home. We need off-road parking near the reception. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Nearby places to Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
Getting married in Charlton?
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Charlton to London (about 6 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Charlton station serves Charlton directly. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles west) and Eltham Palace (2.8 miles south). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
We serve weddings across the SE7 and SE18 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (less than half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (under half a mile north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter weddings in Charlton are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever the occasion in Charlton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Marrying at St Catherine Labouré? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charlton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
FAQs for Charlton
What about parking in Charlton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
Charlton station, in Charlton itself.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlton?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
As a London location, Charlton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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