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Wedding fish and chip van in Forestdale, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Forestdale.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Forestdale events
Getting married in Forestdale?
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Forestdale will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Forestdale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Forestdale to London (about 11 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Sanderstead station is about 2.4 miles away. Marrying at St Francis? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
For weddings in CR0 and CR2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Forestdale, we also cover Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
About our wedding fish and chip van in Forestdale
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For engagement parties and vow renewal parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
London weddings around Forestdale often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. We need off-road parking near the reception. Plan this early with your venue. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Forestdale
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
In Forestdale and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Hutchinson's Bank, and the countryside around Forestdale suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Forestdale questions
Can the van park in Addington Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Forestdale?
Sanderstead station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Forestdale?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Forestdale
More for events in Forestdale
What affects the price in Forestdale
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For a summer wedding in Forestdale, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Forestdale and across Greater London
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Forestdale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Forestdale
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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