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Wedding fish and chip van in Farleigh, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Farleigh and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Coastal-themed receptions
A chip van near Farleigh
Farleigh: your questions answered
Is Farleigh close to London?
Roughly 12 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Ledgers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Farleigh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewal parties and garden and marquee receptions, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Farleigh 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Where the van can park in Farleigh
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farleigh. Farleigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Ledgers Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Upper Warlingham station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Wherever your wedding is in CR6, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wedding is on Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Farleigh?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farleigh book the van for occasions like:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Farleigh, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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