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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Old Dean events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Dean and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Old Dean?
Old Dean questions
Which station is closest to Old Dean?
Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Old Dean from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Dean
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For garden and marquee receptions and rustic farm weddings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Old Dean frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Old Dean, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Dean? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
Also in Old Dean
Perfect for your wedding in Old Dean
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Wildmoor Heath.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the van can park in Old Dean
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Old Dean weddings: local tips
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Bookings in Old Dean come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Old Dean is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Martin's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Wherever your wedding is in GU15 and GU19, we can bring the van to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Old Dean we cover include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Old Dean include Pine Ridge Infant School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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