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Wedding fish and chip van in Ansteadbrook, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ansteadbrook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Ansteadbrook
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Ansteadbrook
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is vow renewal parties and barn and farm weddings, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
A wedding in a small place like Ansteadbrook often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. In Ansteadbrook, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ansteadbrook?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Ansteadbrook hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Ansteadbrook and across Surrey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Ansteadbrook
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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ansteadbrook
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Ansteadbrook, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Ansteadbrook to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Haslemere station is about 2.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ansteadbrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Ansteadbrook we cover include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Ansteadbrook?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Blackdown is not far, and the countryside around Ansteadbrook suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Ansteadbrook: your questions answered
Is Ansteadbrook close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Ansteadbrook?
We do. We serve events in Ansteadbrook and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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