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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Wisley
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Wisley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in Wisley?
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening food at a Wisley wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Wisley
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are often asked to cater second-day and after-party food and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Wisley have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Wisley weddings: local tips
Wisley is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wisley and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wisley to Guildford (7 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Boldermere Lake is close by, and the countryside around Wisley suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (0.8 miles north-east) and The Homewood (4.3 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wisley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in GU23, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Weybank, Deers Farm Close and Wisley Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Pyrford Green (1 mile west), Byfleet (1 mile north), Hatchford End (2 miles south-east), New Haw (2 miles north) and Martyr's Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Woking Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Wisley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Wisley include Fullbrook School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (0.6 miles west)
Questions from Wisley
How far is Wisley from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Manor Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Wisley
Also in Wisley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Wisley?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wisley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Wisley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, 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