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Wedding fish and chip van in Sandy Cross, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Sandy Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Sandy Cross events
Wedding fish and chip van in Sandy Cross, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. For anniversary celebrations and second-day and after-party food, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Sandy Cross have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Sandy Cross
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Sandy Cross questions
Could you trade in Aldershot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Sandy Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your wedding in Sandy Cross
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
These are some of the bookings we take in Sandy Cross and Surrey:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Aldershot station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Sandy Cross
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Sandy Cross, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross is about 2 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. In and around Sandy Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (3.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. If you want countryside in your photos, Runfold Wood is not far, and the countryside around Sandy Cross suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Sandy Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Seale Lane and Binton Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Sandy Cross, we cover Seale (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile south), Tongham (1 mile north), Runfold (1 mile south-west) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (3 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
A little further out are Seale and Tongham (less than half a mile east) and Farnham Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Culverswell Hill.
- Schools near Sandy Cross include The Connaught School (1.1 miles north) and Ash Manor School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (0.8 miles north)
- 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