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Wedding fish and chip van in Bagshot, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bagshot and across Surrey.
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Bagshot?
Wedding fish and chip van in Bagshot, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and day-after gatherings.
For a smaller place like Bagshot, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Other occasions in Bagshot
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bagshot
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. 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.
Why Bagshot hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price or the cost guide.
Bagshot weddings: local tips
Bagshot is about 2 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. From the centre of Bagshot to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Planning photos in Bagshot Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. After a ceremony at a church like The Brook Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in GU19, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include The Square, High Street and London Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B3029, Bagshot is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Lightwater (1 mile south-east), Windlesham (2 miles east), Donkey Town (2 miles south-east), Lucas Green (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles south-east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east) and Frimley (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Heath Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Bagshot includes Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Collingwood College (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Arms (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Bagshot
What’s the nearest station to Bagshot?
Bagshot station, in Bagshot itself.
How far is Bagshot from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wedding in Bagshot
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bagshot and Surrey:
- Vow renewal parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
Wildmoor Heath nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Bagshot, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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