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Wedding fish and chip van in Charlwood, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Charlwood
Wedding fish and chip van in Charlwood, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For day-after gatherings and barn weddings, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charlwood, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evening food at a Charlwood wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Charlwood
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Charlwood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Charlwood?
Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What time is best for the van?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Charlwood weddings: local tips
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the RH6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Charlwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Edolph's Copse can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. From The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to weddings in Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Charlwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Charlwood
Also in Charlwood
- 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