Surrey · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Shortfield Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Shortfield Common and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Book the van in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common weddings: local tips
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For weddings in Shortfield Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Shortfield Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shortfield Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Shortfield Common, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over GU10 and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Wedding fish and chip van in Shortfield Common, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions.
Rural weddings around Shortfield Common have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Events we cater in Shortfield Common
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shortfield Common, people book us for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Farnham Heath isn’t far.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Shortfield Common and the whole of Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Shortfield Common
Also in Shortfield Common
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. In Shortfield Common, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Do not forget your suppliers
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Shortfield Common: your questions answered
Is Shortfield Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to Shortfield Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Shortfield Common and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where the van can park in Shortfield Common
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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