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Wedding fish and chip van in Binscombe, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Binscombe and the surrounding area.
- Day-after gatherings
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- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Binscombe?
Binscombe weddings: local tips
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Binscombe book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Binscombe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Farncombe Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. After a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in GU7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Binscombe includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.7 miles south-west) and Broadwater School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Withies Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Binscombe
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include wedding after-parties and food after the first dance, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Near Binscombe, 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. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Events we cater in Binscombe
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Second-day and after-party food
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Farncombe station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Binscombe
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
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For event organisers in Binscombe
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wedding. Golden-hour photos in Binscombe at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for Binscombe
Do you come out to small places like Binscombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Binscombe?
The closest is Farncombe station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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