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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Camberley
Looking for a fish and chip van in Camberley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Camberley
How our fish and chip van hire works in Camberley
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and christmas parties, with pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In Camberley, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most work with some planning. If not, a nearby hall or club car park frequently does. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Camberley: your questions answered
Could you trade in Tekels Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Other occasions in Camberley
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
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.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Camberley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Camberley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A fish and chip van in Camberley: local details
Camberley is about 9 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Camberley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Camberley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Camberley to Guildford (9 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Camberley station is about 0.7 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Prior Heath Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
Here we cover the GU15, GU16 and GU47 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, London Road and Waverley Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Camberley on the A30 and A321, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Camberley, we also cover Old Dean (1 mile north-east), York Town (1 mile west), Frimley (1 mile south), Watchmoor (2 miles south-west) and Deepcut (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (10 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east). Camberley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Camberley include Tomlinscote School (1 mile south) and Tomlinscote School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles west)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.7 miles west)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For event organisers in Camberley
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Events we cater in Camberley
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
After a service at Church of St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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