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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Bletchingley
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bletchingley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Bletchingley
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Bletchingley
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. For food after the first dance and laid-back receptions, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Bletchingley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Getting married in Bletchingley?
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bletchingley and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Bay Pond isn’t far, and the countryside around Bletchingley suits an outdoor reception. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Nutfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
For weddings in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Bletchingley, we cover Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Bletchingley include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince Albert Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Bletchingley questions
Is Bletchingley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Bletchingley?
The closest is Nutfield station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Bletchingley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Places near Bletchingley
More for events in Bletchingley
Occasions we serve in Bletchingley
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Bletchingley, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Bletchingley is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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