Surrey · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Compton, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Compton.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Compton
Wedding fish and chip van in Compton, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For rustic farm weddings and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Compton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Compton: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Compton weddings: local tips
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Compton is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Compton to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Compton are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.6 miles east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in GU10 and GU9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Compton include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Compton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Golden-hour photos in Compton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The day of the week
The cost per head normally 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.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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