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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tongham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Tongham.
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Fresh fish and chips in Tongham
Wedding fish and chip van in Tongham, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for relaxed, informal receptions and evening wedding food.
Weddings in a place like Tongham frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Tongham
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Tongham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Tongham close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Occasions we serve in Tongham
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you’re hoping for photos in Aldershot Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Tongham. Evening food at a Tongham wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Tongham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For weddings in Tongham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Tongham. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (3.1 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you want countryside in your photos, Runfold Wood isn’t far, and the countryside around Tongham suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Tongham we cover include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include The Connaught School (under half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
Also near Tongham
What else we do in Tongham
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
- 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