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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashford, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashford.
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Ashford?
Wedding fish and chip van in Ashford, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and informal weddings.
For a wedding in Ashford, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. A fish and chip van fits that style. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Ashford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Ashford, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
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Ashford questions
How far is Ashford from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Ashford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ashford. To check your date, use our quote form.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ashford?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ashford and Surrey:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
For guests travelling by train, there’s a station right in Ashford: Ashford Surrey station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashford
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashford. Ashford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashford to Guildford (14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Staines Reservoirs is close by. After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Matthew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in TW15, TW19 and TW13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A30 and A308, Ashford is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Primary School (within half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Ashford and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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