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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Bentley
Wedding fish and chip van in Bentley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Bentley events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bentley
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding after-parties and relaxed, informal receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Bentley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Surrey, including Bentley
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Bentley
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Laid-back receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Bentley, evening wedding food often 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 will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bentley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Places near Bentley
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bentley
How far is Bentley from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van come to Bentley?
We do. Bentley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Bentley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Bentley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bentley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bentley to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Holybourne Hill is close by. Within reach of Bentley are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
We take the van to weddings all over GU10 and GU34 and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Bentley, we also cover Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Open spaces near Bentley include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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