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Wedding fish and chip van in Shamley Green, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shamley Green.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Shamley Green events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Shamley Green
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for marquee and garden weddings and barn weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Shamley Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Getting married in Shamley Green?
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Shamley Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shamley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Chilworth station is about 2.1 miles away. Planning photos in Cucknell's Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shamley Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park. From Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Shamley Green we cover include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in Shamley Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter weddings in Shamley Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Shamley Green
Is Shamley Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shamley Green?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or 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