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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Charleshill
Looking for a fish and chip van in Charleshill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
Book the van in Charleshill
How our fish and chip van hire works in Charleshill
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, with gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Charleshill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
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Where the van can park in Charleshill
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charleshill?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Charleshill
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Light matters for evening service: in Charleshill, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Charleshill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Questions from Charleshill
Can the van park in Thundry Meadows?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Charleshill: local details
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Charleshill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Charleshill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Thinking of using Thundry Meadows? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Charleshill, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Farnham Road and Whitmead Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Charleshill on the B3001, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover events in Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Charleshill includes Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Donkey pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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