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Wedding fish and chip van in Sidlow, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Sidlow: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
Wedding fish and chip van in Sidlow
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Wedding fish and chip van in Sidlow, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and engagement celebrations, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sidlow, and fish and chips at dusk 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Sidlow, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for Sidlow
What’s the nearest station to Sidlow?
Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Weddings in Sidlow: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Weddings in Sidlow are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sidlow to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east. For outdoor photos, Reigate Heath is close by, and the countryside around Sidlow suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in RH2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Sidlow we cover include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sidlow includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or RH2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Sidlow
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning photos in Earlswood Common? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- 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