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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Dawesgreen
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Dawesgreen and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
A chip van near Dawesgreen
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cover Dawesgreen and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Dawesgreen
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are frequently asked to cater engagement parties and weddings with a seaside feel, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Dawesgreen, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. For a summer wedding in Dawesgreen, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dawesgreen? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Dawesgreen
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Betchworth station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Dawesgreen
Other occasions in Dawesgreen
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Getting married in Dawesgreen?
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the RH2 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dawesgreen to Guildford (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Reigate Heath, and the countryside around Dawesgreen suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in RH2, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Dawesgreen, we also cover Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dawesgreen include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (under half a mile west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dawesgreen
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Dawesgreen from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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