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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cranleigh events
We bring a fish and chip van across Cranleigh and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Cranleigh
Cranleigh questions
Is Cranleigh close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cover Cranleigh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cranleigh and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cranleigh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
In a smaller place like Cranleigh, 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. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Places near Cranleigh
More for events in Cranleigh
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cranleigh
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Planning a chip van in Cranleigh
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Cranleigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If you had Sayer's Croft LNR in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Cranleigh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in GU6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B2128, Cranleigh is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Glebelands School (within half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset in Cranleigh is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Cranleigh
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
In Cranleigh and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
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.
- 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