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Wedding fish and chip van in Smallfield, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Smallfield.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Smallfield
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Smallfield
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it’s day-after gatherings and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Smallfield frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Smallfield is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Smallfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Smallfield to Guildford (20 miles away).
Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Smallfield suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Smallfield includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Plough and Furrow pub (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Smallfield
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Towns and villages near Smallfield
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter weddings in Smallfield 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Smallfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your wedding in Smallfield
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Put the station on your invitation: Horley station is about 2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Smallfield
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Smallfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
- 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