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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in St John's Wood
Wedding fish and chip van in St John's Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in St John's Wood
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and food after the first dance.
Couples in St John's Wood 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Getting married in St John's Wood?
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. For weddings in St John's Wood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. St John's Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Souls frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. If you’re hoping for photos in Primrose Hill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Anywhere in NW8, NW6 and NW3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around St John's Wood include the A5205, which makes travel to your wedding easy. We also bring the van to weddings in South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
A little further out are O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near St John's Wood include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. In St John's Wood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in St John's Wood?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover St John's Wood and the whole of Greater London
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in St John's Wood?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
- Garden and marquee receptions
Within reach of St John's Wood are historic houses such as Winfield House (0.6 miles south-east) and Keats House (1.4 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
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St John's Wood: your questions answered
What about parking in St John's Wood?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to St John's Wood?
South Hampstead station, in St John's Wood itself.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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