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Wedding fish and chip van in Chaldon, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chaldon and the surrounding area.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Chaldon
Perfect for your wedding in Chaldon
It is food every generation enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, South London Downs National Nature Reserve isn’t far.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
Wedding fish and chip van in Chaldon, fried fresh
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We’re often asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and coastal-themed receptions, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near Chaldon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Chaldon questions
How far is Chaldon from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chaldon.
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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. At a December wedding in Chaldon, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Chaldon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Chaldon?
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. For weddings in Chaldon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Chaldon is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
We cover weddings in every part of the CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Chaldon on the B2031, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chaldon includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chaldon include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
For event organisers in Chaldon
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- 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