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Fish and chip van hire in Barford, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van to Barford and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Barford?
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Barford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Barford? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Barford, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Barford, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Barford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Barford
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Barford from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Perfect for your event in Barford
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in Barford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van in Barford: local details
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Barford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A green space like The Flashes is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St John the Evangelist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Barford. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in GU10 and GU26, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan bins near the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
- 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