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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Artington
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Artington and across Surrey.
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Artington events
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Artington
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. Whether it’s evening wedding food and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Artington, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Artington
Other occasions in Artington
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Artington questions
Can the van park in Shalford Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Artington close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Artington
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Artington, people book us for events such as:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re hoping for photos in Shalford Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Artington?
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the GU3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Artington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for St Catherine's Hill, and the countryside around Artington suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (1.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Artington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Artington sits on or near the A3100, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Artington include Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Artington include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Public House (under half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Evening food at a Artington wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm 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 in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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