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Wedding fish and chip van in Chertsey, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Chertsey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Chertsey
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We’re often asked to cater seaside-themed weddings and second-day and after-party food, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Chertsey, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening food at a Chertsey wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Chertsey hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Perfect for your wedding in Chertsey
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chertsey book the van for events such as:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
Historic houses near Chertsey include Botleys Mansion (1.5 miles south-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
Chertsey questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Chertsey close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Chertsey?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Chertsey
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Chertsey or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chertsey is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Abbey Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Woburn Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Weddings anywhere in KT16 and KT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Chertsey include the A317 and A320, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Chertsey, we also cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (within half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Also in Chertsey
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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