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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Upper Halliford
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Upper Halliford and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in Upper Halliford
Getting married in Upper Halliford?
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the TW17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Halliford to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (4 miles east) and The Homewood (4.3 miles south-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
We serve weddings across the TW17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Upper Halliford, we also cover Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halliford include Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Hawkedale Primary School (within half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upper Halliford
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Whether it’s informal weddings and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Upper Halliford have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Upper Halliford
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upper Halliford and Surrey:
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Sunbury Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
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What else we do in Upper Halliford
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. At a December wedding in Upper Halliford, 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Upper Halliford hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Upper Halliford
Is Upper Halliford close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Do you cover Upper Halliford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Halliford is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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