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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Shalford
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 East Shalford.
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near East Shalford
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in East Shalford
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are often asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and seaside-themed weddings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near East Shalford, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in East Shalford
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Don’t forget your suppliers
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, sunset in East Shalford is about 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from East Shalford
Can the van park in Shalford Mill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is East Shalford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
East Shalford weddings: local tips
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Around East Shalford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. East Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For outdoor photos, Pewley Down is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in GU4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside East Shalford, we also cover Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in East Shalford?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in East Shalford and Surrey:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning photos in Shalford Mill? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Towns and villages near East Shalford
More for events in East Shalford
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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