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Fish and chip van hire in Egham Hythe, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Egham Hythe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for Egham Hythe events
Fish and chip van hire in Egham Hythe, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and fish and chip days at care homes, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
There may be a hall or club near Egham Hythe if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Egham Hythe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Egham Hythe?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Egham Hythe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Thorpe Lea Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Egham Hythe, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Egham Hythe: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's Church: 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.
How far is Egham Hythe from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Egham Hythe.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Egham Hythe
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van in Egham Hythe: local details
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Egham Hythe will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Egham Hythe to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Egham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Parks such as Penton Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Anywhere in TW18, TW20 and TW19, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Egham Hythe sits on or near the A320, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Egham Hythe we cover include Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Egham Hythe include The Magna Carta School (under half a mile north-east) and The American School In England (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Egham Hythe?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Egham Hythe hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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