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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Little Bookham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Little Bookham.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning an event in Little Bookham?
Wedding fish and chip van in Little Bookham, fried fresh
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it is weddings with a seaside feel and laid-back receptions, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Little Bookham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Little Bookham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Count suppliers working late
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Little Bookham weddings: local tips
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Across the KT23 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Little Bookham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Little Bookham to Guildford (8 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Little Bookham, such as Church of St Lawrence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Little Bookham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.1 miles south-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.6 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in KT23 and KT24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Manor House School (under half a mile north) and St Lawrence Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Stage pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Little Bookham
Other occasions in Little Bookham
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Little Bookham
It’s food every generation enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Bookham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Marquee and garden weddings
Box Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Little Bookham
Is Little Bookham close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Little Bookham, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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