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Fish and chip van hire in Busbridge, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Busbridge and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Busbridge?
Fish and chip van hire in Busbridge, cooked to order
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for company team days and visits to care homes and day centres.
Somewhere like Busbridge, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in Busbridge
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Towns and villages near Busbridge
What else we do in Busbridge
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Busbridge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Questions from Busbridge
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Busbridge?
Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Planning a chip van in Busbridge
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Busbridge will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St John the Baptist Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as Busbridge Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Busbridge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across GU7 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Busbridge, we also cover Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Busbridge hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Surrey, including Busbridge
Perfect for your event in Busbridge
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
These are some of the bookings we take around Busbridge:
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Among the historic houses close to Busbridge are Loseley Park (2.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- 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