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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Ripley
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Ripley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Ripley?
Wedding fish and chip van in Ripley, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for second-day and after-party food and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ripley, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Ripley
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Ripley as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Ripley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
If you want countryside in your photos, Papercourt Marshes isn’t far, and the countryside around Ripley suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Ripley are historic houses such as Byfleet Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.1 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ripley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the GU23 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Ripley include the B2215, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Ripley we cover include Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ripley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor Public House (under half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Ripley, and we will check the date and send a price.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Places near Ripley
What else we do in Ripley
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Ripley is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Count suppliers working late
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Ripley
Which station is closest to Ripley?
Clandon station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
Events we cater in Ripley
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ripley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalen frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Ripley
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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