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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Birtley Green
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Birtley Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Birtley Green
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Put bins near the van
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Birtley Green
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it is coastal-themed receptions and evening food for day and evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Birtley Green have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Birtley Green hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Birtley Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Birtley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Frith Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Birtley Green include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
Towns and villages near Birtley Green
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. In Birtley Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Birtley Green
Can the van park in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Birtley Green.
Do you come to Birtley Green?
We do. We serve events in Birtley Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
- 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