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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Staines-upon-Thames events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Staines-upon-Thames.
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Staines-upon-Thames events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Staines-upon-Thames
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for vow renewals and anniversaries and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Couples in Staines-upon-Thames often keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. A fish and chip van fits that style. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Staines-upon-Thames?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Staines-upon-Thames
Which station is closest to Staines-upon-Thames?
Staines station, in Staines-upon-Thames itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or TW18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Staines-upon-Thames is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Staines-upon-Thames?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Historic houses near Staines-upon-Thames include Botleys Mansion (4 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Also near Staines-upon-Thames
Other occasions in Staines-upon-Thames
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Weddings in Staines-upon-Thames: venues, ceremonies and travel
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Staines-upon-Thames. Staines-upon-Thames is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Staines-upon-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Staines Reservoirs is close by. Planning photos in Penton Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For weddings in TW18, TW20 and TW19, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Goring's Square and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Staines-upon-Thames on the A308 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Staines-upon-Thames we cover include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Staines-upon-Thames include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (within half a mile north)
- 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