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Wedding fish and chip van in Smithfield, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Smithfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Day-after gatherings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Smithfield events
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Smithfield?
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Smithfield:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.7 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our wedding fish and chip van in Smithfield
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for garden and marquee receptions and barn weddings.
For a wedding in Smithfield, think about where a catering van can stop. Many London venues have a loading bay or yard, which is ideal for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. People in Smithfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Smithfield, such as St Bartholomew-the-Less or St Mary-at-Hill, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, Smithfield has its own station, Farringdon station.
Anywhere in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A1 and A4, Smithfield is simple for us to get to with the van. For weddings just outside Smithfield, we cover Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Postal Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Smithfield include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
For event organisers in Smithfield
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Smithfield 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 will advise.
On the menu in Smithfield
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- 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.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
FAQs for Smithfield
Could you trade in Postman's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Smithfield?
Smithfield has its own station: Farringdon station.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Usually most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Smithfield?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Towns and villages near Smithfield
Also in Smithfield
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Smithfield. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Smithfield
- Bookings across Greater London, including Smithfield
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At a December wedding in Smithfield, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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