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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Godalming events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Godalming and the surrounding area.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
A chip van near Godalming
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Godalming
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Whether it is evening wedding food and informal weddings, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a smaller place like Godalming, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Events we cater in Godalming
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever the occasion in Godalming, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Second-day and after-party food
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Godalming has its own station, Godalming station.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
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 plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Godalming will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
If you are hoping for photos in Phillips Memorial Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For outdoor photos, Frith Hill is close by, and the countryside around Godalming suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in GU7 and GU8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A3100 and B2130, Godalming is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Richmond Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Where the van can park in Godalming
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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 from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Towns and villages near Godalming
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How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Godalming 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Godalming questions
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.
Could you trade in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Godalming?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. 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 Godalming hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Godalming and the whole of Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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