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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Irons Bottom events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Irons Bottom. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Irons Bottom
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Wedding fish and chip van in Irons Bottom, fried fresh
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for seaside-themed weddings and marquee and garden weddings.
Rural weddings around Irons Bottom 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Winter weddings in Irons Bottom are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Irons Bottom, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
It is 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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Irons Bottom?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Irons Bottom and the whole of Surrey
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Irons Bottom: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Irons Bottom?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Events we cater in Irons Bottom
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Laid-back receptions
If you’re hoping for photos in Earlswood Common, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
Weddings in Irons Bottom: venues, ceremonies and travel
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. For weddings in Irons Bottom, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Irons Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Emmanuel Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Irons Bottom, we also cover Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Irons Bottom includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in Irons Bottom
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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