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Fish and chip van hire in East Molesey, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van in East Molesey? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
A chip van near East Molesey
About our fish and chip van hire in East Molesey
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a smaller place like East Molesey, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light matters for evening service: in East Molesey, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in East Molesey? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Fish and chip van hire around East Molesey
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. Bookings in East Molesey come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from East Molesey to London (13 miles away).
Historic houses near East Molesey include Hampton Court Palace (0.7 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (2.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. For guests coming by train, Hampton Court station is about 0.5 miles away.
We take the van to events all over KT8 and KT7 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, School Road and Grove Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). The countryside around East Molesey includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Albion pub (less than half a mile east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in East Molesey
Can the van park in Cigarette Island Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is East Molesey close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover East Molesey?
Yes, we do. East Molesey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
For event organisers in East Molesey
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to East Molesey
Other occasions in East Molesey
- 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