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Wedding fish and chip van in Shillinglee, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Shillinglee.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning an event in Shillinglee?
Wedding fish and chip van in Shillinglee, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and seaside-themed weddings.
Near Shillinglee, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Places near Shillinglee
Also in Shillinglee
What affects the price in Shillinglee
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. In Shillinglee, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- 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.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Weddings in Shillinglee: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Shillinglee or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Shillinglee to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Witley station, about 3.8 miles north, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over GU8 and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Shillinglee, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Shillinglee include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Shillinglee and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Shillinglee
Is Shillinglee too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go 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 soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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