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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Dorking
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 Dorking.
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Dorking
Wedding fish and chip van in Dorking, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewal parties and engagement celebrations, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in Dorking might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That’s ideal for evening fish and chips: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For event organisers in Dorking
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Occasions we serve in Dorking
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Dorking and Surrey:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Within reach of Dorking are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (2.7 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
What else we do in Dorking
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Dorking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dorking? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. Winter weddings in Dorking are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dorking
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dorking
What’s the nearest station to Dorking?
Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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 will be honest about what’s possible.
What time is best for the van?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
Weddings in Dorking: venues, ceremonies and travel
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Dorking will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Dorking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Planning photos in Deepdene Terrace? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Dorking, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over RH4 and RH5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A24 and A25 close by, Dorking is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
- 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