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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Abinger
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Abinger.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
A chip van near Abinger
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Wedding fish and chip van in Abinger, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and day-after gatherings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Abinger, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For a summer wedding in Abinger, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Abinger?
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Abinger, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Abinger are Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east) and Hatchlands Park (4.5 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. For guests travelling by train, Gomshall station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across RH5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover weddings in Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Abinger include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Abinger: your questions answered
Can the van park in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Abinger close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
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Other occasions in Abinger
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Abinger and across Surrey
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Where the van can park in Abinger
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Abinger?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abinger and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
Wotton and Abinger Commons can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- 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