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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Town, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Town and the surrounding area.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Book the van in Old Town
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Town, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We’re often asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and garden and marquee receptions, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Couples in Old Town frequently hold the reception at a local venue or at home. We need off-road parking near the reception. Plan this early with your venue. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Old Town
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Old Town 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Old Town?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Old Town, people book us for events such as:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning photos in Duppas Hill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. For weddings in Old Town, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Old Town. Old Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Old Town include Addington Palace (3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Duppas Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Town suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in CR0, CR9 and CR90 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a summer wedding in Old Town, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
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.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Town
What’s the nearest station to Old Town?
Old Town has its own station: West Croydon station.
Could you trade in Duppas Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Old Town?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van come to Old Town?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Old Town is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Old Town and the whole of Greater London
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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