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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Laleham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Laleham and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Laleham
About our wedding fish and chip van in Laleham
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We are frequently asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and vow renewals and anniversaries, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Laleham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Laleham
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Laleham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Laleham is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Laleham
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Anywhere in TW18, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Laleham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Penton Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Fleet Lake, and the countryside around Laleham suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in TW18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Laleham include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Laleham include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Where the van can park in Laleham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Laleham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Laleham?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Among the historic houses close to Laleham are Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At a December wedding in Laleham, it is 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Laleham
Also in Laleham
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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