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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Old Coulsdon events
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Coulsdon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Old Coulsdon?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Old Coulsdon
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding after-parties and rustic farm weddings.
In Old Coulsdon, parking for suppliers is part of the plan. Ask your venue about a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Questions from Old Coulsdon
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Old Coulsdon?
The closest is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Old Coulsdon?
We do. Old Coulsdon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Golden-hour photos in Old Coulsdon at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Put bins near the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Old Coulsdon?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Coulsdon South station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Old Coulsdon weddings: local tips
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Around Old Coulsdon, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Coulsdon to London (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Marrying at Church of St John the Evangelist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
This part of Greater London takes in CR5, CR3 and CR8. That could mean a wedding at a home on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Old Coulsdon we cover include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Old Coulsdon include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (within half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tudor Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Old Coulsdon
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Old Coulsdon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Old Coulsdon
More for events in Old Coulsdon
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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