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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hamsey Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hamsey Green and the surrounding area.
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Wedding fish and chip van for Hamsey Green events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hamsey Green
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For engagement parties and food after the first dance, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Hamsey Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Weddings in Hamsey Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hamsey Green is about 1 mile north of Warlingham, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hamsey Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Antony frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. South London Downs National Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Wherever your wedding is in CR6 and CR2, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wedding at a home on Clyde Avenue, Crewe's Lane and Princes Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Warlingham (1 mile south), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Sanderstead (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.4 miles east) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Hamsey Green includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey Green include Warlingham School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hamsey Green
What’s the nearest station to Hamsey Green?
Upper Warlingham station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hamsey Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At midsummer, sunset in Hamsey Green is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
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Perfect for your wedding in Hamsey Green
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Vow renewal parties
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
For guests travelling by train, Upper Warlingham station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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