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Wedding fish and chip van in Longcross, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Longcross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Longcross
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding after-parties and evening wedding food, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Longcross, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Where the van can park in Longcross
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Longcross
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
What else we do in Longcross
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Common questions in Longcross
Which station is closest to Longcross?
Longcross station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Longcross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cover Longcross?
We do. Longcross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Longcross, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Longcross
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Getting married in Longcross?
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. For a wedding in Longcross, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Longcross is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Longcross to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Longcross, such as Longcross Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. It’s worth telling train travellers that Longcross station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cover weddings in every part of the KT16 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Longcross?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
Within reach of Longcross are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles east). 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
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Longcross hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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