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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Peaslake events
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 Peaslake.
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Fresh fish and chips in Peaslake
Wedding fish and chip van in Peaslake, fried fresh
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for anniversary celebrations and day-after gatherings.
A wedding in a small place like Peaslake often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Peaslake. Evening food at a Peaslake wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Peaslake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Peaslake? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Peaslake?
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Weddings in Peaslake are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Peaslake is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. If you want countryside in your photos, Silent Pool isn’t far. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Peaslake, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Surrey takes in GU5. From Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Peaslake, we also cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Peaslake
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever the occasion in Peaslake, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Peaslake hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Peaslake
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Questions from Peaslake
How far is Peaslake from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Peaslake?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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