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Wedding fish and chip van in Walliswood, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Walliswood and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Walliswood?
Events we cater in Walliswood
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
In Walliswood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning photos in Wallis Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Wedding fish and chip van in Walliswood, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. For weddings in a marquee or garden and day-after gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Near Walliswood, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Walliswood
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Walliswood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Walliswood, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. If you want countryside in your photos, Vann Lake isn’t far. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walliswood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Walliswood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Walliswood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walliswood?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Walliswood hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Walliswood and across Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Walliswood, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
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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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Where the van can park in Walliswood
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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