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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Bunce Common events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Bunce Common.
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Wedding fish and chip van for Bunce Common events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bunce Common
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. For relaxed, informal receptions and day-after gatherings, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bunce Common, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Weddings in Bunce Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bunce Common and the surrounding area. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Bunce Common to Guildford (13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Reigate Heath is close by, and the countryside around Bunce Common suits an outdoor reception. It is worth telling train travellers that Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bunce Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in RH2 and RH3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Bunce Common
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bunce Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Bunce Common, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening food at a Bunce Common wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Count suppliers working late
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Bunce Common and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Bunce Common
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Bunce Common?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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