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Wedding fish and chip van in Cuddington, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cuddington.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Cuddington
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and informal weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Cuddington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Cuddington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Cuddington?
The closest is Cheam station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the van park in Nonsuch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
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Other occasions in Cuddington
Perfect for your wedding in Cuddington
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Cuddington book the van for events such as:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Cheam station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Cuddington, evening wedding food frequently 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Cuddington weddings: local tips
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. Around Cuddington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Cuddington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cuddington to London (about 11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Cuddington are Nonsuch Mansion (less than half a mile north-east) and Fitznells Manor (0.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Belmont Pastures is close by. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over KT17, SM3 and SM2 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover weddings in Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Cuddington includes Belmont Pastures.
- Local schools include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
- 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