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Wedding fish and chip van in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Thames Ditton.
- Wedding after-parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Thames Ditton?
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’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding fish and chip van in Thames Ditton, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed, informal receptions and day-after gatherings.
A farm or garden wedding near Thames Ditton suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Thames Ditton
Is Thames Ditton close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Giggs Hill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Thames Ditton
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Getting married in Thames Ditton?
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Thames Ditton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Thames Ditton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Thames Ditton to London (about 13 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for The Wood. Put the station on your invitation: there is a station right in Thames Ditton: Thames Ditton station.
Wherever your wedding is in KT7, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Thames Ditton is on the A307, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Thames Ditton, we also cover Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
A little further out are Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Thames Ditton includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Thames Ditton include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Thames Ditton?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St. Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. At a December wedding in Thames Ditton, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Thames Ditton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Thames Ditton?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Thames Ditton and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
- 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