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Wedding fish and chip van in London Docklands, Greater London
Wedding fish and chip van in London Docklands: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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Fresh fish and chips in London Docklands
About our wedding fish and chip van in London Docklands
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for evening food for day and evening guests and garden and marquee receptions.
London weddings around London Docklands frequently mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. The van needs somewhere off the road to park, such as a yard, car park or drive. Plan this early with your venue. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put bins near the van
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
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The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Winter weddings in London Docklands are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for London Docklands
Could you trade in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to London Docklands?
Canary Wharf station, in London Docklands itself.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to London Docklands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and London Docklands is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
For event organisers in London Docklands
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Weddings in London Docklands: venues, ceremonies and travel
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cover London Docklands as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Canary Wharf station serves London Docklands directly. If you’re marrying at a church near London Docklands, such as St Peter's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Anywhere in E14, SE16 and E22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find London Docklands on the A1206 and A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to London Docklands we cover include Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near London Docklands include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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 us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Greater London, including London Docklands
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in London Docklands
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
London Docklands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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