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Wedding fish and chip van in Shortlands, Greater London
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Shortlands. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Shortlands events
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
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. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Shortlands and the whole of Greater London
- A clear quote before booking
Wedding fish and chip van in Shortlands, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. We’re often asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and food after the first dance, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Shortlands, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Shortlands
Which station is closest to Shortlands?
The closest is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Shortlands?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wedding. In Shortlands, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Shortlands, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shortlands to London (8 miles away).
Church House Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north.
We take the van to weddings all over the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Shortlands?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shortlands, people book us for occasions like:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Shortlands
Other occasions in Shortlands
- 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