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Wedding fish and chip van in Cranleigh, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cranleigh? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Cranleigh events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Cranleigh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. For wedding after-parties and anniversary celebrations, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Cranleigh suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Cranleigh and across Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
What affects the price in Cranleigh
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Nearby places to Cranleigh
Also in Cranleigh
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Cranleigh?
It’s food every generation enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Planning photos in Sayer's Croft LNR? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Cranleigh 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Cranleigh
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Cranleigh from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
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.
Weddings in Cranleigh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For a wedding in Cranleigh, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Cranleigh. Cranleigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cranleigh, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the B2128 close by, Cranleigh is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to weddings in Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Glebelands School (under half a mile north-west)
- 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