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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hornchurch events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Hornchurch.
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
A chip van near Hornchurch
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Hornchurch 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hornchurch
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and evening food for day and evening guests.
Couples in Hornchurch 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. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Getting married in Hornchurch?
Hornchurch is in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Hornchurch, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hornchurch to London (14 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Emerson Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hornchurch Cutting, and the countryside around Hornchurch suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road, wherever the van can park. Hornchurch is on the A125, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Hornchurch we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Hornchurch includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Hornchurch include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include J.J. Moon's pub (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Hornchurch
Could you trade in St. Andrew's Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at Saint George's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Events we cater in Hornchurch
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
If you’re hoping for photos in St. Andrew's Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to Hornchurch
Other occasions in Hornchurch
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At a December wedding in Hornchurch, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
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. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hornchurch
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
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 don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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