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Wedding fish and chip van in Cranham, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cranham and the surrounding area.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
A chip van near Cranham
Wedding fish and chip van in Cranham, cooked to order
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. For rustic farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Cranham, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which is ideal for the van. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cranham (RM14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Cranham weddings: local tips
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Around Cranham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Cranham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cranham to London (about 16 miles away).
St. Andrew's Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Upminster station, about 0.7 miles west.
Wherever your wedding is in RM14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Cranham Brickfields.
- Schools near Cranham include The James Oglethorpe Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Cranham
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Perfect for your wedding in Cranham
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cranham book the van for events such as:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
After a ceremony at a church like St Luke's Cranham, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Cranham questions
What’s the nearest station to Cranham?
Upminster station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's Cranham: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Other occasions in Cranham
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Cranham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening food at a Cranham 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Read more
- 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