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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Redlands events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Redlands and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Redlands?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Redlands
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and vow renewal parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Redlands have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Getting married in Redlands?
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Redlands, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Redlands includes Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Places near Redlands
Also in Redlands
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Redlands?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Redlands and across Surrey
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Redlands
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
In Redlands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
Questions from Redlands
Which station is closest to Redlands?
Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
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. Golden-hour photos in Redlands at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Redlands
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
- 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