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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Virginia Water
Wedding fish and chip van in Virginia Water: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Virginia Water
Occasions we serve in Virginia Water
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever the occasion in Virginia Water, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Engagement celebrations
If you want countryside in your photos, Virginia Water Lake isn’t far.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Wedding fish and chip van in Virginia Water, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For barn and farm weddings and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Virginia Water suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Nearby places to Virginia Water
Other occasions in Virginia Water
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Virginia Water
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Virginia Water or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Virginia Water are Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you’re marrying at a church near Virginia Water, such as Christ Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Anywhere in GU25, we can bring the van to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road, wherever the van can park. With the B389 close by, Virginia Water is simple for us to get to. For weddings just outside Virginia Water, we cover Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Virginia Water includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Virginia Water? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding. In Virginia Water, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. 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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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Virginia Water
Is Virginia Water close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Virginia Water?
Virginia Water has its own station: Virginia Water station.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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