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Wedding fish and chip van in New Charlton, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in New Charlton.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
A chip van near New Charlton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in New Charlton
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and second-day and after-party food.
London weddings around New Charlton frequently 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. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in New Charlton
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in New Charlton and across Greater London
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
New Charlton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to New Charlton?
Charlton station, in New Charlton itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in New Charlton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, New Charlton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near New Charlton
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Bookings in New Charlton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from New Charlton to London (about 6 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Gilbert's Pit, and the countryside around New Charlton suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at St Catherine Labouré? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Here we cover the SE7, SE18 and E16 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Thorntree Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in New Charlton
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
In New Charlton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.8 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Towns and villages near New Charlton
Other occasions in New Charlton
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in New Charlton. In New Charlton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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