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Wedding fish and chip van in Collier Row, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Collier Row.
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A chip van near Collier Row
About our wedding fish and chip van in Collier Row
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and anniversary celebrations, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Couples in Collier Row frequently 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. At a December wedding in Collier Row, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books wedding fish and chip van in Collier Row?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Among the historic houses close to Collier Row are Hare Hall (1.7 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (4.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
Collier Row questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Collier Row?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at The Good Shepherd: can you come?
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.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Normally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Collier Row?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
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.
Also near Collier Row
Also in Collier Row
Planning wedding fish and chips in Collier Row
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. Weddings in Collier Row are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Collier Row is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Romford station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Planning photos in Raphael Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
We serve weddings across RM1, RM5 and RM7 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Collier Row, we also cover Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west), Rush Green (2 miles south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
A little further out are Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Collier Row include Bedfords Park.
- Schools near Collier Row include Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Colley Rowe Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Collier Row
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Collier Row is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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