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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ockley events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Ockley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ockley
Could you trade in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Wedding fish and chip van in Ockley, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for second-day and after-party food and barn and farm weddings.
Near Ockley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Ockley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ockley?
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ockley and Surrey:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Vann Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Getting married in Ockley?
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. In and around Ockley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ockley to Guildford (11 miles away).
Marrying at St John's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Wallis Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van. From Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ockley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Places near Ockley
Other occasions in Ockley
Where the van can park in Ockley
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ockley
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter weddings in Ockley are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
- 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