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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tilford Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Tilford Common and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Tilford Common?
Wedding fish and chip van in Tilford Common, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for pre-wedding get-togethers and informal weddings.
Rural weddings around Tilford Common have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tilford Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Tilford Common
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. People in Tilford Common book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Thundry Meadows can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Within reach of Tilford Common are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the GU10 postcode area. Other places close to Tilford Common we cover include Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford Common includes Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke of Cambridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Tilford Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Common questions in Tilford Common
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Tilford Common close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Tilford Common?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
In Tilford Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
It’s worth telling train travellers that Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Tilford Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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