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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Thorpe Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Thorpe Green and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Book the van in Thorpe Green
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorpe Green, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and seaside-themed weddings.
Near Thorpe Green, weddings are often 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Thorpe Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Events we cater in Thorpe Green
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
St Ann's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Thorpe Green suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Thorpe Green
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Places near Thorpe Green
Other occasions in Thorpe Green
Planning wedding fish and chips in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For weddings in Thorpe Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Thorpe Green. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Riverside Walk, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Historic houses near Thorpe Green include Botleys Mansion (2.1 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
For weddings in GU25 and TW20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Green Road and Sandhills Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Thorpe Green we cover include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Thorpe Green includes Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or GU25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Thorpe Green questions
How far is Thorpe Green from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Generally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van come to Thorpe Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Thorpe Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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