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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Birtley Green
Bring the chip shop to your event in Birtley Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Birtley Green
Fish and chip van hire in Birtley Green, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and weddings, especially the evening.
For a rural spot like Birtley Green, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Birtley Green questions
Can the van park in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Birtley Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you come to Birtley Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Birtley Green and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Birtley Green is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we serve in Birtley Green
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Birtley Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
What affects the price in Birtley Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Birtley Green
What else we do in Birtley Green
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Birtley Green
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Birtley Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (2.9 miles north) and Loseley Park (3.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Thinking of using Cucknell's Wood? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Birtley Green. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU5, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Birtley Green, we also cover Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
For event organisers in Birtley Green
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Birtley Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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