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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Upper Hale
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Upper Hale and across Surrey.
- Day-after gatherings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Upper Hale events
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Hale is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Hale, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For relaxed, informal receptions and second-day and after-party food, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Upper Hale suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What else we do in Upper Hale
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Questions from Upper Hale
What’s the nearest station to Upper Hale?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Upper Hale close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Upper Hale. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Upper Hale
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Getting married in Upper Hale?
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. People in Upper Hale book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Upper Hale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Hale to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Weybourne LNR can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Within reach of Upper Hale are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.1 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
We serve weddings across GU9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Upper Hale on the A3016 and B3005, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to weddings in Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Hale includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Hale include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Upper Hale?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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