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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Old Chiswick
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Chiswick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van for Old Chiswick events
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Chiswick, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for informal weddings and engagement celebrations.
London weddings around Old Chiswick 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. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Old Chiswick
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take in Old Chiswick and Greater London:
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Anniversary celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Old Chiswick are Hogarth's House (less than half a mile west) and Chiswick House (under half a mile south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Weddings in Old Chiswick: venues, ceremonies and travel
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Bookings in Old Chiswick come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Old Chiswick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Old Chiswick to London (7 miles away).
WWT London Wetland Centre nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Chiswick suits an outdoor reception. It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Here we cover the W4, SW13 and W6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Old Chiswick, we cover Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Old Chiswick includes Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Swedish School (within half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include George and Devonshire pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
FAQs for Old Chiswick
Can you serve after a service at St. Nicholas Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Turnham Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Chiswick?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Old Chiswick. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Old Chiswick hosts choose us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Old Chiswick
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter weddings in Old Chiswick are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Old Chiswick 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 will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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