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Wedding fish and chip van in Colindale, Greater London
Wedding fish and chip van in Colindale: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Colindale
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For food after the first dance and relaxed, informal receptions, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
London weddings around Colindale frequently mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. We need off-road parking near the reception. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At a December wedding in Colindale, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Greater London, including Colindale
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Colindale weddings: local tips
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Around Colindale, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Colindale to London (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Colindale include Heath Hall (3.5 miles east) and Heath House (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Sunny Hill Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Here we cover the NW9, NW4 and HA8 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue, wherever the van can park. Colindale sits on or near the A5150, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Colindale
More for events in Colindale
Colindale: your questions answered
Could you trade in Sunny Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Matthias the Apostle church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
As a London location, Colindale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Colindale
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Colindale?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Colindale and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewal parties
If you want countryside in your photos, Copthall South Fields is not far.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
- 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