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Wedding fish and chip van in Send, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Send and the surrounding area.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
A chip van near Send
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Send hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Send
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wedding fish and chip van in Send, fried fresh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside-themed weddings and informal weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Send suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Send questions
Can you serve after a service at St William of York?
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.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
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 and we will reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Send
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Send weddings: local tips
Send is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Send to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Send is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Clandon station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Couples marrying at local churches such as St William of York frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Send, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in GU23, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Sandy Lane, Farm Lane and Sandfields, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Send Marsh (1 mile east), Burntcommon (1 mile east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-west), Mayford (2 miles west) and Pyle Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (1.5 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Send
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Golden-hour photos in Send at midsummer come around 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
More for events in Send
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Occasions we serve in Send
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Rustic farm weddings
Within reach of Send are historic houses such as Clandon Park (2.9 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (3.4 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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