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Wedding fish and chip van in Molesey, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Molesey? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Laid-back receptions
A chip van near Molesey
Molesey: your questions answered
Can the van park in Cigarette Island Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Molesey?
The closest is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Molesey
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for pre-wedding get-togethers and wedding after-parties.
For a smaller place like Molesey, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Molesey?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Molesey and Surrey:
- Food after the first dance
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
The Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Molesey suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Molesey, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Molesey
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. We cover Molesey as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Molesey is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Cigarette Island Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Here we cover the KT8, KT7 and KT10 postcode area. From Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Molesey on the A309, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and The Wood.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Albion pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in Molesey is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Molesey? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Molesey
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Molesey
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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