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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Broadford
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Broadford.
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Broadford
Wedding fish and chip van in Broadford, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. For relaxed, informal receptions and food after the first dance, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Broadford have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Also near Broadford
Also in Broadford
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Broadford?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Broadford, people book us for events such as:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
Shalford Mill can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Broadford
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Broadford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Broadford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Broadford has its own station, Shalford station. If you are marrying at a church near Broadford, such as St Michael, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across the GU4 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Broadford include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Broadford include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broadford
What’s the nearest station to Broadford?
Broadford has its own station: Shalford station.
How far is Broadford from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Broadford and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, sunset in Broadford is about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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