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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Fairlands
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Fairlands.
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van in Fairlands
About our wedding fish and chip van in Fairlands
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include weddings with a seaside feel and evening food for day and evening guests, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Fairlands have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Fairlands
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Fairlands, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What affects the price in Fairlands
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Fairlands
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Fairlands, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
If you are marrying at a church near Fairlands, such as St Alban's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
For event organisers in Fairlands
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Talk to us about evening numbers
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fairlands
Is Fairlands close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Fairlands?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Towns and villages near Fairlands
What else we do in Fairlands
Planning wedding fish and chips in Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Fairlands or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Among the historic houses close to Fairlands are Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Wanborough Manor (2.8 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Chitty's Common can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fairlands, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Fairlands, we also cover Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Fairlands includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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