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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashford Common, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Ashford Common and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Ashford Common
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Ashford Common
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it is food after the first dance and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Ashford Common, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Ashford Common
We are gathering after a service at St Saviour: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Ashford Common close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Ashford Common?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ashford Common weddings: local tips
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Around Ashford Common, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Ashford Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Historic houses near Ashford Common include Strawberry Hill House (4.6 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Weddings anywhere in TW15 and TW16 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Ashford Common, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford Common include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening food at a Ashford Common wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Working with your venue
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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