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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Oak Common, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Old Oak Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common weddings: local tips
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Old Oak Common and nearby villages. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Little Wormwood Scrubs, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Among the historic houses close to Old Oak Common are Kelmscott House (2.5 miles south) and Emery Walker's House (2.5 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Weddings anywhere in NW10, W3 and NW26 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
A little further out are Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Oak Common include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Oak Common, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. For engagement parties and coastal-themed receptions, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a wedding in Old Oak Common, think about where a catering van can stop. Many London venues have a loading bay or yard, which is ideal for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Old Oak Common is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Old Oak Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Places near Old Oak Common
What else we do in Old Oak Common
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Old Oak Common and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
Old Oak Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Old Oak Common?
Old Oak Common has its own station: Willesden Junction station.
What about parking in Old Oak Common?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Oak Common.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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