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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Old Ford
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Ford.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Ford
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Old Ford
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are frequently asked to cater informal weddings and anniversary celebrations, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In Old Ford, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Many London venues have a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Old Ford
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Old Ford weddings: local tips
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. For weddings in Old Ford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul Old Ford frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. If you’re hoping for photos in Grove Hall Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
We cover weddings in every part of E3, E15 and E9 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Old Ford, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Ford includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Old Ford
More for events in Old Ford
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
For event organisers in Old Ford
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Ford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. 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 book our van in Old Ford
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter weddings in Old Ford are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Old Ford?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Old Ford book the van for events such as:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Old Ford Island isn’t far, and the countryside around Old Ford suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Old Ford
Can you serve after a service at St Paul Old Ford?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Grove Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Old Ford?
We do. Old Ford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Generally most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
- 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