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Wedding fish and chip van in Epsom Downs, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Epsom Downs: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewal parties
Planning an event in Epsom Downs?
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
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.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Epsom Downs
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and day-after gatherings, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Epsom Downs frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Epsom Downs?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Epsom Downs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Epsom Downs? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Epsom Downs
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Martin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Epsom Downs from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will the van be in our photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Epsom Downs?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Epsom Downs?
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Epsom Downs book the van for occasions like:
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (2.1 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning wedding fish and chips in Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Epsom Downs or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Cuddington Meadows is close by. For guests travelling by train, Epsom Downs station serves Epsom Downs directly. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the KT17 postcode area. From Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Epsom Downs, we cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
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What else we do in Epsom Downs
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Epsom Downs. At midsummer, sunset in Epsom Downs is about 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
- 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