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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Shalford
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Shalford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Shalford
Wedding fish and chip van in Shalford, fried fresh
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. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and second-day and after-party food.
Near Shalford, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Shalford: your questions answered
Is Shalford close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Nearby places to Shalford
Other occasions in Shalford
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At a December wedding in Shalford, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Getting married in Shalford?
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Shalford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
St Catherine's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shalford suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shalford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, The Street and Kings Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Shalford we cover include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Shalford
Organising a club, school or community event in Shalford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Shalford
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Shalford
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
If you’re hoping for photos in Shalford Mill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. 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 Shalford hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shalford
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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