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Fish and chip van hire in Bagshot, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van to Bagshot and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Bagshot
About our fish and chip van hire in Bagshot
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There may be a hall or club near Bagshot if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Planning an evening event in Bagshot? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
What affects the price in Bagshot
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically cost less per head, 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
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van in Bagshot: local details
Bagshot is about 2 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. From the centre of Bagshot to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bagshot to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Bagshot station serves Bagshot directly. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bagshot Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in GU19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as The Square, High Street and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B3029 close by, Bagshot is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Lightwater (1 mile south-east), Windlesham (2 miles east), Donkey Town (2 miles south-east), Lucas Green (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles south-east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east) and Frimley (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Heath Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bagshot include Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Collingwood College (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Arms (within half a mile north)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Bagshot
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bagshot
Could you trade in Bagshot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Bagshot from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bagshot.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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