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Fish and chip van hire in East Shalford, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in East Shalford.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in East Shalford
Fish and chip van hire for your event in East Shalford
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for care home visits and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere like East Shalford, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
East Shalford: your questions answered
Is East Shalford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in East Shalford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near East Shalford
Other occasions in East Shalford
Events we cater in East Shalford
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
Thinking of using Shalford Mill? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In East Shalford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in East Shalford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are travelling by rail, Shalford station is about 0.7 miles away. Among the historic houses close to East Shalford are Chilworth Manor (0.9 miles east) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. East Shalford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around East Shalford includes St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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