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Wedding fish and chip van in Gants Hill, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Gants Hill.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Gants Hill
Wedding fish and chip van in Gants Hill, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. For evening wedding food and barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In Gants Hill, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Weddings in Gants Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Weddings in Gants Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Gants Hill, such as St George's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south.
For weddings in IG2, IG6 and IG1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Gants Hill sits on or near the A123, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Local schools include Valentines High School (less than half a mile south-west)
Gants Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Gants Hill?
The closest is Ilford station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What about parking in Gants Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover Gants Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Gants Hill is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Count suppliers working late
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Gants Hill?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
In Gants Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Valentines Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. Evening food at a Gants Hill wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Gants Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- 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