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Wedding fish and chip van in Bishopsgate, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Bishopsgate.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Bishopsgate?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Wedding fish and chip van in Bishopsgate, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bishopsgate, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bishopsgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Golden-hour photos in Bishopsgate at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
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 come back with availability and a quote.
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Bishopsgate questions
Could you trade in Windsor Great Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is Bishopsgate close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cover Bishopsgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bishopsgate and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Places near Bishopsgate
Other occasions in Bishopsgate
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bishopsgate
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Bishopsgate?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Egham station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Bishopsgate
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bishopsgate and the surrounding area. Bishopsgate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bishopsgate to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Windsor Great Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you’re marrying at a church near Bishopsgate, such as Royal Chapel of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Anywhere in TW20, we can bring the van to you. From Bishopsgate Road, Ridgemead Road and Wick Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Englefield Green (1 mile south-east), Egham Wick (1 mile south), Old Windsor (1 mile north), Wraysbury (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Bishopsgate includes St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Bishopsgate include Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barley Mow Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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