Surrey · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Alfold
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Alfold. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold
Fish and chip van hire in Alfold, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and community events and fairs, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Alfold, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning a chip van in Alfold
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We cover Alfold as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Alfold to Guildford (11 miles away).
Thinking of using Fir Tree Copse? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Alfold, we cover Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Alfold include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Alfold stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Perfect for your event in Alfold
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alfold and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
- Festive get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Common questions in Alfold
Do you come out to small places like Alfold?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to Alfold?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Alfold. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Alfold?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Alfold and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
More for events in Alfold
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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