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Wedding fish and chip van in Lightwater, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Lightwater: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Lightwater events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Lightwater
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and weddings in a marquee or garden, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A farm or garden wedding near Lightwater suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Lightwater
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Lightwater?
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Lightwater book the van for occasions like:
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Brookwood Lye nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Lightwater
Also in Lightwater
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Lightwater
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Lightwater, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Brentmoor Heath can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Marrying at All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Here we cover the GU18 and GU19 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Lightwater we cover include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Lightwater includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Lightwater, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Surrey, including Lightwater
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lightwater
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Lightwater questions
Can the van park in Brentmoor Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lightwater?
The closest is Bagshot station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Usually most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
- 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