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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ramsnest Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Ramsnest Common and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Ramsnest Common
Wedding fish and chip van in Ramsnest Common, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater laid-back receptions and garden and marquee receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ramsnest Common, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Ramsnest Common
Other occasions in Ramsnest Common
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter weddings in Ramsnest Common are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ramsnest Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ramsnest Common
How far is Ramsnest Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ramsnest Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cover Ramsnest Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ramsnest Common is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What affects the price in Ramsnest Common
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Weddings in Ramsnest Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Ramsnest Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ramsnest Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Shillinglee Lake is not far, and the countryside around Ramsnest Common suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Ramsnest Common hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Ramsnest Common
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ramsnest Common, people book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Put the station on your invitation: Witley station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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