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Wedding fish and chip van in Pixham, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Pixham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van in Pixham
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Wedding fish and chip van in Pixham, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it is weddings with a seaside feel and barn weddings, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Pixham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Pixham weddings: local tips
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Pixham is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Pixham to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Deepdene Terrace can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Pixham Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Pixham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across RH4 and RH5 and the streets around it. From London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Pixham, we cover Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). The countryside around Pixham includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Pixham include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lincoln Arms Hotel (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (within half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Pixham hosts choose us
- Events in Pixham and across Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Pixham: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Pixham Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Pixham?
Dorking station, in Pixham itself.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pixham.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Put bins near the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Pixham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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