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Wedding fish and chip van in Clare Market, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Clare Market and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Clare Market?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Clare Market
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. For anniversary celebrations and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Couples in Clare Market 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. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, 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. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Clare Market 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
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Clare Market
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Clare Market and Greater London:
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.6 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Getting married in Clare Market?
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. People in Clare Market book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re hoping for photos in Lincoln's Inn Fields, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as Enon Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
We cover weddings in every part of WC2H, W1D and WC2B. Streets in the area include Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Clare Market is on the A4 and A301, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover weddings in Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Clare Market include Mercers' School (under half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Clare Market: your questions answered
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Clare Market?
London Charing Cross station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Places near Clare Market
Other occasions in Clare Market
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At a December wedding in Clare Market, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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