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Wedding fish and chip van in Surrey Quays, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Surrey Quays.
- Wedding after-parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Surrey Quays
About our wedding fish and chip van in Surrey Quays
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Typical bookings include informal weddings and evening wedding food, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Couples in Surrey Quays frequently 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. Plan this early with your venue. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Count suppliers working late
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Events we cater in Surrey Quays
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Surrey Quays and Greater London:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Historic houses near Surrey Quays include Queen's House (1.9 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
FAQs for Surrey Quays
Is parking a problem for the van in Surrey Quays?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in Deptford Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Surrey Quays?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What affects the price in Surrey Quays
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Surrey Quays?
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. In and around Surrey Quays, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Surrey Quays is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Surrey Quays has its own station, Surrey Quays station. If you are hoping for photos in Deptford Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE8 and SE15, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Surrey Quays is on the A200 and A2208, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
A little further out are Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Surrey Quays hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Surrey Quays 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 Surrey Quays
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Surrey Quays. In Surrey Quays, evening wedding food often 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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