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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Malden, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Old Malden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Malden, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. For vow renewals and anniversaries and laid-back receptions, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
For a smaller place like Old Malden, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. In Old Malden, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Old Malden
Can the van park in Hogsmill LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cover Old Malden?
Yes, we do. Old Malden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Old Malden?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Old Malden book the van for occasions like:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (1.8 miles south-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.1 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Old Malden
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. For a wedding in Old Malden, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Old Malden. Old Malden is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Tolworth Court Farm Fields nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Weddings anywhere in KT19, KT4 and KT5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to weddings in Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Old Malden include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Malden?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Old Malden hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Old Malden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Also in Old Malden
- 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