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Fish and chip van hire in Charlton, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Charlton.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Charlton
Fish and chip van hire around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Charlton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Coming by train? Upper Halliford station is about 0.6 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Charlton we cover include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Fish and chip van hire in Charlton, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is weddings, especially the evening and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Charlton, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nearby places to Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
FAQs for Charlton
How far is Charlton from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charlton.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Charlton and the whole of Surrey
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late September evenings in Charlton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Charlton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Charlton?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charlton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in Charlton
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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