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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Monks Orchard
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Monks Orchard and the surrounding area.
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Monks Orchard?
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, so we time it to your schedule. Evening food at a Monks Orchard wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Monks Orchard
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. For barn and farm weddings and day-after gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
London weddings around Monks Orchard often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a courtyard or a family home. We need off-road parking near the reception. In London, check vehicle access with the venue early. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Monks Orchard
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Monks Orchard is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Monks Orchard: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Monks Orchard?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What about parking in Monks Orchard?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Monks Orchard?
Yes, we do. Monks Orchard is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Monks Orchard weddings: local tips
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your wedding is in the CR0 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like St George The Martyr Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile west)
- 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