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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Margery events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Margery? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van for Margery events
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Margery, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Margery
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We’re frequently asked to cater rustic farm weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Margery, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Margery? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Margery
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
If you want countryside in your photos, Colley Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Margery suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
Where the van can park in Margery
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Margery
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weddings in Margery: venues, ceremonies and travel
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Weddings in Margery are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Margery to Guildford (16 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Reigate station is about 1.4 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Margery we cover include Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Margery includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Margery include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
Margery: your questions answered
Could you trade in Castle Grounds?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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- 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