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Wedding fish and chip van in Crowhurst, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Crowhurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Crowhurst
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Crowhurst
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for evening wedding food and pre-wedding get-togethers.
Rural weddings around Crowhurst have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Questions from Crowhurst
Is Crowhurst close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Crowhurst?
Godstone station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When should evening food go out?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Crowhurst
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Where the van can park in Crowhurst
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Crowhurst
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Crowhurst
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
Bay Pond nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Crowhurst, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Places near Crowhurst
What else we do in Crowhurst
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crowhurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Weddings in Crowhurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Crowhurst, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Crowhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Godstone station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Crowhurst are historic houses such as Chartwell (4.7 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.9 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
We serve weddings across RH7. Close by, we cover weddings in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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