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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bowlhead Green events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bowlhead Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Bowlhead Green?
Fish and chip van hire in Bowlhead Green, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Bowlhead Green. For staff thank-you lunches and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Bowlhead Green, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Can’t 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 generally simpler.
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
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Bowlhead Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evenings in Bowlhead Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bowlhead Green
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 follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What else we do in Bowlhead Green
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Where the van can park in Bowlhead Green
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Bringing the van to Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Across the GU8 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bowlhead Green. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include French Lane and Rutton Hill Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bowlhead Green we cover include Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Bowlhead Green includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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