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Wedding fish and chip van in Abinger Common, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Abinger Common.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Abinger Common
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Abinger Common
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. Whether it is day-after gatherings and evening wedding food, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Abinger Common, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in Abinger Common
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Wotton and Abinger Commons, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening food at a Abinger Common wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Getting married in Abinger Common?
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. People in Abinger Common book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Abinger Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Abinger Common to Guildford (8 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Leith Hill. Historic houses near Abinger Common include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Common include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Abinger Hatch Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Abinger Common
Do you come out to small places like Abinger Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Abinger Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Abinger Common and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Towns and villages near Abinger Common
What else we do in Abinger Common
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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