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Fish and chip van hire in Compton, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Compton.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Compton
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Compton hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
How our fish and chip van hire works in Compton
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For fish and chip days at care homes and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Compton, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Common questions in Compton
How far is Compton from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Compton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Compton
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Compton: venues, parking and local tips
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Compton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Compton to Guildford (9 miles away).
After a service at St Marys Parish Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like South Farnham School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over GU10 and GU9 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Compton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Compton and Surrey:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
Historic houses near Compton include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Compton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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