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Wedding fish and chip van in Chobham, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Chobham.
- Day-after gatherings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
A chip van near Chobham
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Chobham
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and garden and marquee receptions, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Chobham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Questions from Chobham
How far is Chobham from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chobham?
Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Chobham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Chobham?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Seaside-themed weddings
For outdoor photos, Gracious Pond is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chobham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Chobham, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chobham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Chobham
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. For weddings in Chobham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Chobham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Chobham include Botleys Mansion (3.2 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. If you’re marrying at a church near Chobham, such as Church of St Lawrence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Wherever your wedding is in GU24, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wedding on streets such as High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A319, Chobham is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Chobham includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Chobham include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (under half a mile south)
Places near Chobham
What else we do in Chobham
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- 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