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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Merrow events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Merrow and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
Planning an event in Merrow?
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Merrow? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Merrow
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for second-day and after-party food and informal weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Merrow suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Merrow, 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.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Merrow
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
In Merrow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Marquee and garden weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Merrow questions
What’s the nearest station to Merrow?
Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Merrow weddings: local tips
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Merrow, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Merrow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Merrow are Clandon Park (0.9 miles east) and Chilworth Manor (1.8 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Planning photos in Riverside Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Merrow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over GU1 and GU4 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Merrow, we also cover Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count suppliers working late
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: 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 fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Merrow hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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