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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Caterham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Caterham and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Caterham events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Caterham
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. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for informal weddings and barn weddings.
A wedding in Caterham might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That’s ideal for evening fish and chips: we park close to the reception. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Caterham?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Caterham and Surrey:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Planning photos in Dollypers Hill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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Caterham questions
Can the van park in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Caterham?
The closest is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Normally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. People in Caterham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Caterham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Caterham include Titsey Place (4.7 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in CR3 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wedding is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Caterham on the B2030 and B2031, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Caterham we cover include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Caterham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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