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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Westhumble events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Westhumble. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Westhumble events
Wedding fish and chip van in Westhumble, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For anniversary celebrations and food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Westhumble, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Westhumble
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Westhumble
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Westhumble questions
Can the van park in Norbury Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Westhumble?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Westhumble and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Westhumble weddings: local tips
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westhumble and nearby villages. Westhumble is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Box Hill & Westhumble station serves Westhumble directly. Marrying at Church of St Michael? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Westhumble, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westhumble include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Stepping Stones pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Westhumble
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you’re hoping for photos in Norbury Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Westhumble at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Do not forget your suppliers
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Westhumble? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just 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