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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Nalderswood
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Nalderswood.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in Nalderswood?
Wedding fish and chip van in Nalderswood, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. For garden and marquee receptions and coastal-themed receptions, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural weddings around Nalderswood have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening food at a Nalderswood wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Nalderswood?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take around Nalderswood:
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
If you want countryside in your photos, Reigate Heath isn’t far, and the countryside around Nalderswood suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Nalderswood
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Nalderswood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Nalderswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Common questions in Nalderswood
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Nalderswood?
Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Nalderswood?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Nalderswood
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
Nearby places to Nalderswood
More for events in Nalderswood
Planning wedding fish and chips in Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. In and around Nalderswood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Nalderswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Nalderswood to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Planning photos in Edolph's Copse? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Nalderswood includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- 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