Surrey · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Great Bookham, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Great Bookham and the surrounding area.
- Workplace fundraising days
- Summer team days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
A chip van near Great Bookham
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Great Bookham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Great Bookham, fried fresh
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Whether it’s summer team days and staff appreciation days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Around Great Bookham, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
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 Great Bookham
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For an end-of-day event in Great Bookham, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Great Bookham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Great Bookham for staff days and team lunches
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Tell us where your staff event in Great Bookham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Great Bookham sits roughly 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. For colleagues arriving by train, Bookham station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Surrey takes in KT23 and KT22, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For staff events just outside Great Bookham, we cover Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Bookham include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Bookham? 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.
Common questions in Great Bookham
Is Great Bookham close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in River Mole LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Great Bookham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Bookham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Great Bookham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Great Bookham?
There is nothing to book but the van, so it is simple to arrange.
In Great Bookham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity days
- Customer days
- Staff appreciation days
Among the historic houses close to Great Bookham are Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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