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Wedding fish and chip van in Wonersh, Surrey
Wedding fish and chip van in Wonersh: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Wonersh
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Wonersh
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for vow renewal parties and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Wonersh frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Events we cater in Wonersh
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
For outdoor photos, St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger is close by, and the countryside around Wonersh suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Wonersh?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan bins by the hatch
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Weddings in Wonersh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU5, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Shalford Mill can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. After a ceremony at a church like Wonersh United Reformed Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across the GU5 postcode area. From The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Wonersh include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grantley Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wonersh
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, sunset in Wonersh is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Wonersh
Can you serve after a service at Wonersh United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Wonersh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Wonersh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wonersh is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
- 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