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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Spitalfields events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Spitalfields. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Spitalfields
Wedding fish and chip van in Spitalfields, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for barn weddings and anniversary celebrations.
London weddings around Spitalfields often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. We need off-road parking near the reception. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Spitalfields and across Greater London
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Getting married in Spitalfields?
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. In and around Spitalfields, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Spitalfields is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you want countryside in your photos, Tower Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Spitalfields suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and E1W, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Spitalfields sits on or near the A10 and A1202, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Spitalfields we cover include Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Transology (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Spitalfields include Canon Barnett Primary School (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Stores pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north-west) and Minories (within half a mile south)
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Spitalfields, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Spitalfields
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Spitalfields book the van for events such as:
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Spitalfields are Mansion House (0.7 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Spitalfields questions
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Spitalfields?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Will the van be in our photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where the van can park in Spitalfields
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Spitalfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Spitalfields
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
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Also in Spitalfields
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Working with your venue
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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