Surrey · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Charlton, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Wedding after-parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Charlton
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. For second-day and after-party food and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charlton, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Charlton is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Charlton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Nearby places to Charlton
More for events in Charlton
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or TW17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count suppliers working late
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton
Can the van park in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Do you come to Charlton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Charlton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Getting married in Charlton?
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Across the TW17 area, we can bring the van to you. Charlton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charlton to Guildford (13 miles away).
Planning photos in Sunbury Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Ferris Meadow Lake is close by, and the countryside around Charlton suits an outdoor reception.
We take the van to weddings all over TW17. Your wedding could be at a house on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Charlton
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Charlton?
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
Put the station on your invitation: Upper Halliford station is about 0.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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