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Wedding fish and chip van in Coombe, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coombe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Coombe?
Events we cater in Coombe
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding fish and chip van in Coombe, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Whether it’s informal weddings and second-day and after-party food, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
London weddings around Coombe often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. We need off-road parking near the reception. Plan this early with your venue. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening food at a Coombe wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coombe
We are gathering after a service at Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Coombe?
South Croydon station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Greater London, including Coombe
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Around Coombe, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Coombe are Addington Palace (1.3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. For outdoor photos, Bramley Bank is close by, and the countryside around Coombe suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CR0, CR2 and CR9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Russell School (less than half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Coombe Lodge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Coombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
What affects the price in Coombe
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put bins near the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
- 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