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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Donnybrook Quarter
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Donnybrook Quarter. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Donnybrook Quarter?
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Donnybrook Quarter
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We are often asked to cater barn and farm weddings and engagement parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Couples in Donnybrook Quarter 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. Plan this early with your venue. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Donnybrook Quarter (E3, E9, E20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Donnybrook Quarter is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Donnybrook Quarter?
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 will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Donnybrook Quarter
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Donnybrook Quarter?
Donnybrook Quarter is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Donnybrook Quarter or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Marrying at St Paul Old Ford? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. If you are hoping for photos in Grove Hall Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in E3, E9 and E20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Lyal Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Donnybrook Quarter, we also cover Old Ford (1 mile east), Fish Island (1 mile north-east), Bow (1 mile south), Hackney Wick (1 mile north-east) and Mile End (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Westfield Stratford City (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Donnybrook Quarter
What else we do in Donnybrook Quarter
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. For a summer wedding in Donnybrook Quarter, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Common questions in Donnybrook Quarter
Is parking a problem for the van in Donnybrook Quarter?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul Old Ford: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Perfect for your wedding in Donnybrook Quarter
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.1 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
For event organisers in Donnybrook Quarter
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
- 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