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Wedding fish and chip van in Plashet, Greater London
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Plashet. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Plashet
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Plashet
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and pre-wedding get-togethers, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Couples in Plashet often hold the reception at a local venue or at 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Do not forget your suppliers
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Plashet weddings: local tips
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Across the E6 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Old Ford Island isn’t far, and the countryside around Plashet suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Woodgrange Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
We take the van to weddings all over E6, E12 and E7 and the streets around it. From Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Plashet, we also cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Monega Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Tyndale Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Overdraft Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Plashet wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Common questions in Plashet
What’s the nearest station to Plashet?
Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Plashet?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Plashet
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
As a London location, Plashet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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