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Wedding fish and chip van in Tattenham Corner, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Tattenham Corner.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Tattenham Corner?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Tattenham Corner
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For weddings in a marquee or garden and relaxed, informal receptions, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural weddings around Tattenham Corner have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Tattenham Corner
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tattenham Corner
Is Tattenham Corner too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Tattenham Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count suppliers working late
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Put bins near the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter weddings in Tattenham Corner are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Tattenham Corner
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Cuddington Meadows.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tattenham Corner
Tattenham Corner is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Tattenham Corner is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Tattenham Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Merland Rise Recreational Ground can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. It is worth telling train travellers that Tattenham Corner has its own station, Tattenham Corner station. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in KT18, KT20 and KT17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old London Road, Epsom Lane North and Azor Place, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover weddings in Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north), Langley Vale (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east) and Nork (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Tattenham Corner includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Tattenham Corner include Aberdour School (1.2 miles east) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Derby Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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