Surrey · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorncombe Street, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Thorncombe Street? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Thorncombe Street?
Thorncombe Street weddings: local tips
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Thorncombe Street, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Thorncombe Street is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Within reach of Thorncombe Street are historic houses such as Loseley Park (3.4 miles north-west) and Chilworth Manor (3.9 miles north-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. For outdoor photos, Lower Lake is close by, and the countryside around Thorncombe Street suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Thorncombe Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in GU5, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Thorncombe Street, we also cover Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Thorncombe Street includes Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Thorncombe Street
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and wedding after-parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Thorncombe Street, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Thorncombe Street and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Thorncombe Street?
It’s food every generation enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take in Thorncombe Street and Surrey:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Godalming station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
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Other occasions in Thorncombe Street
Common questions in Thorncombe Street
Which station is closest to Thorncombe Street?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Thorncombe Street from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Thorncombe Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. At a December wedding in Thorncombe Street, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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