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Wedding fish and chip van in Haslemere, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Haslemere. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in Haslemere?
Wedding fish and chip van in Haslemere, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Whether it’s food after the first dance and engagement celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Haslemere suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Evening food at a Haslemere wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. We cover Haslemere as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Haslemere to Guildford (13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Gibbet Hill is close by, and the countryside around Haslemere suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at Church of St Christopher? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Haslemere, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A286 and A287 close by, Haslemere is easy for us to reach for your wedding. For weddings just outside Haslemere, we cover Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Haslemere include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Haslemere
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Haslemere station is in Haslemere itself.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Flag coeliac guests early
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Haslemere hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Questions from Haslemere
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Haslemere?
Haslemere station, in Haslemere itself.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. 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.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Places near Haslemere
Also in Haslemere
- 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