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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Custom House
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Custom House? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
A chip van near Custom House
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Custom House
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. For wedding after-parties and rustic farm weddings, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
London weddings around Custom House 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. 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.
- Location
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Custom House questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Matthew's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Custom House?
Custom House has its own station: Custom House station.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Nearby places to Custom House
Other occasions in Custom House
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
As a London location, Custom House 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.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. We cover Custom House as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re hoping for photos in Thames Barrier Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. After a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in E16 and E13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Custom House sits on or near the A1020, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At a December wedding in Custom House, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Custom House? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Custom House hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Custom House
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Gilbert's Pit.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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