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Fish and chip van hire in Cobham, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Cobham.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Cobham events
Fish and chip van hire in Cobham, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and summer garden parties.
In a smaller place like Cobham, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Places near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
Fish and chip van hire around Cobham
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Cobham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south. A green space like West End Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cobham. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in KT11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Cobham and the whole of Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evenings in Cobham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Cobham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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.
Is Cobham close to London?
About 17 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
For event organisers in Cobham
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Occasions we serve in Cobham
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Andrew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- 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