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Wedding fish and chip van in St John's, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in St John's? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in St John's
St John's: your questions answered
How far is St John's from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
About our wedding fish and chip van in St John's
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for food after the first dance and day-after gatherings.
In St John's, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near St John's
What else we do in St John's
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover St John's and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in St John's, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in St John's
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in St John's, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in St John's
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Whatever the occasion in St John's, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
If you are hoping for photos in Brookwood Lye, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Wedding venues and ceremonies near St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the GU21 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Brookwood Lye nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are marrying at a church near St John's, such as St John's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
This part of Surrey takes in GU21 and GU22, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A324, St John's is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover weddings in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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