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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hatchford End
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hatchford End and across Surrey.
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Hatchford End
Fish and chip van for events in Hatchford End, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. For charity fundraisers and community events and community festivals, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hatchford End, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What affects the price in Hatchford End
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hatchford End, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Hatchford End stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hatchford End? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Hatchford End: your questions answered
Is Hatchford End close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Manor Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Community events around Hatchford End
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. From the centre of Hatchford End to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Hatchford End to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Events in parks such as Manor Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the KT11 postcode area. Other places close to Hatchford End we cover include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford End includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Perfect for your event in Hatchford End
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
If visitors are coming by train, Effingham Junction station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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