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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Redhill
Wedding fish and chip van in Redhill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Redhill
About our wedding fish and chip van in Redhill
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and marquee and garden weddings, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wedding in Redhill, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. A fish and chip van fits that style. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Redhill?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Redhill book the van for events such as:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint Matthew's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Redhill and the whole of Surrey
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Redhill
What else we do in Redhill
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Redhill
Can the van park in Nutfield Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Redhill?
Redhill station, in Redhill itself.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Redhill
Redhill is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Redhill, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Planning photos in Nutfield Marshes? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Mercers Lake is close by, and the countryside around Redhill suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Redhill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the RH1 and RH2 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Church Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Redhill is on the A23 and A25, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Earlswood (1 mile south), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-east), Meadvale (1 mile south-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Redhill has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (under half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include The Carrington School (0.5 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter weddings in Redhill are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Redhill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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