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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Shere events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Shere.
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Book the van in Shere
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Shere
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and evening food for day and evening guests, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Shere frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening food at a Shere wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: 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.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shere?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Shere hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shere
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU5 area, we can bring the van to you. Shere is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Combe Bottom nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shere suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Shere, such as The Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in GU5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shere includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Shere questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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