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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Covent Garden
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Covent Garden.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Covent Garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Covent Garden, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. We are often asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Couples in Covent Garden 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.
- Area
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Covent Garden 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.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Also near Covent Garden
Other occasions in Covent Garden
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Covent Garden?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Covent Garden
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Covent Garden and across Greater London
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Covent Garden: your questions answered
What about parking in Covent Garden?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Covent Garden?
London Charing Cross station, in Covent Garden itself.
Do you cover Covent Garden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Covent Garden. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Weddings in Covent Garden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a wedding in Covent Garden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Covent Garden is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
St. James's Park Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Covent Garden suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Covent Garden include Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile south) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
This part of Greater London takes in W1F, W1D and W1T, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Covent Garden include the A301 and A400, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Covent Garden, we also cover Seven Dials (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile east), Adelphi (1 mile south), St Giles (1 mile north-west) and Clare Market (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 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 London Museum and Institute of Natural History (within half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Covent Garden includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Covent Garden include London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east) and Mercers' School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Punch & Judy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter weddings in Covent Garden are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Covent Garden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
- 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