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Wedding fish and chip van in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Walton-on-Thames: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Walton-on-Thames
FAQs for Walton-on-Thames
How far is Walton-on-Thames from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at St John?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cover Walton-on-Thames?
We do. Walton-on-Thames is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Walton-on-Thames
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in Walton-on-Thames might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That is ideal for evening fish and chips: we park close to the reception. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Walton-on-Thames? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, sunset in Walton-on-Thames is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Around Walton-on-Thames, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Walton-on-Thames to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are marrying at a church near Walton-on-Thames, such as St John, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Wherever your wedding is in KT12 and KT13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Walton-on-Thames is on the A244 and B365, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Walton-on-Thames, we also cover Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
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:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Walton-on-Thames
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Flag coeliac guests early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Perfect for your wedding in Walton-on-Thames
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Walton-on-Thames and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Historic houses near Walton-on-Thames include The Homewood (2.5 miles south) and Hampton Court Palace (3.3 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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