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Wedding fish and chip van in Kingswood, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kingswood.
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
Book the van in Kingswood
Wedding fish and chip van in Kingswood, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include wedding after-parties and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Weddings in a place like Kingswood often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Weddings in Kingswood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For weddings in Kingswood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kingswood to London (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you want countryside in your photos, Colley Hill is not far. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in KT20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Kingswood on the B2032, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Kingswood, we also cover Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingswood include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Kingswood include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Kingswood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Kingswood questions
Is Kingswood close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
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 do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in Kingswood
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
In Kingswood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
For event organisers in Kingswood
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. In Kingswood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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