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Wedding fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge, 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 Shipley Bridge.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge
About our wedding fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Whether it’s laid-back receptions and evening food for day and evening guests, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Shipley Bridge often 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. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
In Shipley Bridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
If you want countryside in your photos, Hedgecourt Lake is not far.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Count suppliers working late
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Shipley Bridge hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Shipley Bridge?
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Around Shipley Bridge, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Shipley Bridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shipley Bridge to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Shipley Bridge, such as Church of St Bartholomew, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Planning photos in Worth Park Gardens? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For weddings in RH6, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. In Shipley Bridge, evening wedding food often 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in Shipley Bridge
Is Shipley Bridge 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.
Is Shipley Bridge close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
- 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