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Wedding fish and chip van in Blackbrook, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Blackbrook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
A chip van near Blackbrook
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Blackbrook
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and engagement celebrations, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Blackbrook, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Blackbrook
Is Blackbrook close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Blackbrook?
Holmwood station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Do you cover Blackbrook?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Blackbrook and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Occasions we serve in Blackbrook
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Blackbrook book the van for events such as:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
If you’re marrying at a church near Blackbrook, such as Church of St John the Evangelist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
Also near Blackbrook
Also in Blackbrook
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, sunset in Blackbrook is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count suppliers working late
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Blackbrook, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Inholms Clay Pit can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Historic houses near Blackbrook include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
- 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