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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Grafham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Grafham.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Grafham
Wedding fish and chip van in Grafham, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Typical bookings include pre-wedding get-togethers and marquee and garden weddings, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Grafham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Golden-hour photos in Grafham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Count suppliers working late
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Grafham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Grafham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Grafham?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
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.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Grafham
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
In Grafham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (3.8 miles north) and Loseley Park (4.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Grafham weddings: local tips
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Grafham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Grafham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hydon's Ball, and the countryside around Grafham suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
More for events in Grafham
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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