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Wedding fish and chip van in Headley, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Headley.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Headley
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Put bins near the van
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Headley
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are frequently asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and laid-back receptions, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Headley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Nearby places to Headley
Other occasions in Headley
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Headley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east. 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. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in KT18 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wedding at a home on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Headley includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Headley, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or KT18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Headley questions
Do you come out to small places like Headley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Headley close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Generally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Headley.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your wedding in Headley
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever the occasion in Headley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement parties
If you’re hoping for photos in Nower Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Headley
- We cover Headley and the whole of Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- 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