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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Upminster events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Upminster. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Upminster
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Upminster
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Upminster and the whole of Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upminster
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are often asked to cater barn weddings and second-day and after-party food, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
London weddings around Upminster often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. The van needs somewhere off the road to park, such as a yard, car park or drive. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Upminster
Can the van park in St. Andrew's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Upminster?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Upminster
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wedding in Upminster, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Upminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upminster to London (about 16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Upminster, such as Church of St Laurence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Upminster station is in Upminster itself.
We cover weddings in every part of RM14 and RM11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Upminster we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upminster include Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter weddings in Upminster are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a 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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Upminster 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 before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Upminster
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you’re hoping for photos in St. Andrew's Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Upminster, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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