Surrey · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Earlswood
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Earlswood.
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Fresh fish and chips in Earlswood
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Earlswood
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. Whether it’s pre-wedding get-togethers and informal weddings, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a smaller place like Earlswood, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Earlswood
Is Earlswood close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Earlswood?
Earlswood (Surrey) station, in Earlswood itself.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Occasions we serve in Earlswood
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Laid-back receptions
If you’re hoping for photos in Earlswood Common, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Earlswood
Other occasions in Earlswood
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Earlswood
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning wedding fish and chips in Earlswood
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. For a wedding in Earlswood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Earlswood. Earlswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Earlswood to Guildford (17 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Earlswood has its own station, Earlswood (Surrey) station. Mercers Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 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 RH1 and RH2. From Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A23 close by, Earlswood is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earlswood include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Flying Scud pub (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Earlswood at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Earlswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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