Surrey · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Hatchford, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hatchford.
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Hatchford events
Hatchford questions
Could you trade in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Hatchford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What time will you serve?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hatchford
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and anniversary celebrations.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hatchford, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Getting married in Hatchford?
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. For weddings in Hatchford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hatchford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Planning photos in The Forest and the Highlands? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hatchford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over KT11 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Hatchford include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Hatchford
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever the occasion in Hatchford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you want countryside in your photos, Boldermere Lake is not far.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Hatchford hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hatchford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In Hatchford, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Other occasions in Hatchford
- 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