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Fish and chip van hire in Ash, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Ash. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Ash?
Where the van can park in Ash
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ash
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it’s festive get-togethers and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
In a smaller place like Ash, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Other occasions in Ash
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ash?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ash and Surrey:
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Around midsummer it stays light in Ash until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Common questions in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can the van come to Ash?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ash is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Bringing the van to Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Events in Ash are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ash is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Aldershot Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, Ash station is about 0.5 miles away.
Here we cover the GU12 and GU10 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A331 and B3206, Ash is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Ash, we also cover Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Ash includes Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
- 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