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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bowling Alley events
We bring a fish and chip van to Bowling Alley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Bowling Alley?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Bowling Alley
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Bowling Alley. For visits to care homes and day centres and christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Bowling Alley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Common questions in Bowling Alley
Could you trade in Basingbourne Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Bowling Alley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Bowling Alley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Bowling Alley: venues, parking and local tips
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. Around Bowling Alley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bowling Alley to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Thinking of using Basingbourne Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
We serve events across the GU10 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crondall Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Court Moor School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A short menu helps everyone
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bowling Alley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Bowling Alley. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Bowling Alley
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Bowling Alley
Also in Bowling Alley
Occasions we serve in Bowling Alley
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bowling Alley, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Nicholas' School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. By late September, sunset in Bowling Alley is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Bowling Alley
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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