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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for West Hampstead events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in West Hampstead.
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Book the van in West Hampstead
Getting married in West Hampstead?
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a wedding in West Hampstead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Planning photos in Kilburn Grange Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. After a ceremony at a church like Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Wherever your wedding is in NW3, NW6 and NW2, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A502, West Hampstead is simple for us to get to for your wedding. If your venue is just outside West Hampstead, we also cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Hampstead include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near West Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile east)
Wedding fish and chip van in West Hampstead, fried fresh
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and pre-wedding get-togethers, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
London weddings around West Hampstead frequently 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. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in West Hampstead
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In West Hampstead, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Westbere Copse, and the countryside around West Hampstead suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In West Hampstead, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in West Hampstead
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, West Hampstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Hampstead
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Nearby places to West Hampstead
Other occasions in West Hampstead
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in West Hampstead
What’s the nearest station to West Hampstead?
West Hampstead has its own station: Finchley Road & Frognal station.
We are gathering after a service at Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in West Hampstead
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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