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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in West Silvertown
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across West Silvertown and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Informal weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in West Silvertown?
Perfect for your wedding in West Silvertown
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
If you are hoping for photos in Thames Barrier Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
About our wedding fish and chip van in West Silvertown
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it’s relaxed, informal receptions and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In West Silvertown, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which is ideal for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why West Silvertown hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Greater London, including West Silvertown
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning wedding fish and chips in West Silvertown
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Across the E16 area, we can bring the van to you. West Silvertown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Gilbert's Pit. Within reach of West Silvertown are historic houses such as Queen's House (2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.9 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Wherever your wedding is in E16 and SE10, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside West Silvertown, we also cover Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east) and East Ham (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Schools near West Silvertown include Royal Docks Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in West Silvertown
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
West Silvertown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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 will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Count suppliers working late
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Questions from West Silvertown
Is parking a problem for the van in West Silvertown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to West Silvertown?
The closest is Custom House station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. For a summer wedding in West Silvertown, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
For event organisers in West Silvertown
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Nearby places to West Silvertown
Other occasions in West Silvertown
- 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