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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Thorpe events
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorpe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorpe
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorpe, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for wedding after-parties and engagement celebrations.
A wedding in a small place like Thorpe frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Thorpe hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Thorpe. At a December wedding in Thorpe, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Thorpe
More for events in Thorpe
Occasions we serve in Thorpe
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning photos in Penton Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Getting married in Thorpe?
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Manor Lake. Within reach of Thorpe are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
For weddings in TW20, we just need to know where the van can park. From Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the B388, Thorpe is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (under half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Thorpe
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Thorpe from London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you come to Thorpe?
We do. Thorpe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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