Surrey · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Paynes Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Paynes Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
A chip van near Paynes Green
FAQs for Paynes Green
Could you trade in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How far is Paynes Green from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Paynes Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Paynes Green is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Paynes Green
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and wedding after-parties.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Paynes Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Towns and villages near Paynes Green
Other occasions in Paynes Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Paynes Green?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Paynes Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
For outdoor photos, Vann Lake is close by, and the countryside around Paynes Green suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
Planning wedding fish and chips in Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Paynes Green and the surrounding area. Paynes Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Paynes Green to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Planning photos in Wallis Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Paynes Green we cover include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paynes Green?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Paynes Green. Larger groups typically 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
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At midsummer, sunset in Paynes Green is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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