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Fish and chip van hire in Bentley, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van in Bentley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Bentley
Fish and chip van hire in Bentley, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is summer garden parties and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Bentley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late September evenings in Bentley lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Bentley questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Bentley from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Towns and villages near Bentley
Other occasions in Bentley
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Planning a chip van in Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings in Bentley come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Bentley are Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Wherever your event is in GU10 and GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bentley we cover include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Bentley?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bentley and Surrey:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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