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Wedding fish and chip van in Horton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Horton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Horton events
Wedding fish and chip van in Horton, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include barn weddings and informal weddings, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Horton have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
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 date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Horton and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Horton weddings: local tips
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From the centre of Horton to 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, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (1.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.8 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. It’s worth telling train travellers that Chessington South station is about 0.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the KT19 and KT9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Horton, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter weddings in Horton are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put bins near the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Horton questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Perfect for your wedding in Horton
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near Horton
Other occasions in Horton
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
- 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