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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hoe events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hoe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Hoe
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hoe
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. For barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural weddings around Hoe have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Getting married in Hoe?
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. For weddings in Hoe, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Hoe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hoe to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Gomshall station is about 1.1 miles away. If you want countryside in your photos, Combe Bottom isn’t far, and the countryside around Hoe suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Hoe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Hoe include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (0.9 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Events we cater in Hoe
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
In Hoe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning photos in Colekitchen Down? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Hoe
Which station is closest to Hoe?
Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
More for events in Hoe
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Hoe
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter weddings in Hoe are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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