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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chertsey events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Chertsey.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire for Chertsey events
About our fish and chip van hire in Chertsey
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
A place like Chertsey often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in Chertsey
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (1.5 miles south-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Chertsey questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Woburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to Chertsey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chertsey and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Chertsey
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Chertsey, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Chertsey to Guildford (10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Chertsey station serves Chertsey directly. A green space like Woburn Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
For events in KT16 and KT15, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Chertsey include the A317 and A320, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Chertsey, we cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (within half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Where the van can park in Chertsey
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Chertsey
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
What else we do in Chertsey
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Chertsey, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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