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Fish and chip van hire in Esher, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Esher: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Esher
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Esher
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it is birthday celebrations and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a place the size of Esher, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Esher, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Esher
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Esher
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT10 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Esher to Guildford (12 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St George's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Within reach of Esher are historic houses such as The Homewood (1.8 miles south-west) and Hampton Court Palace (2.6 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
We take the van to events all over KT10, KT7 and KT8. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Esher include the A244 and A307, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (within half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Esher include Esher Church School (within half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Albert Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Common questions in Esher
Which station is closest to Esher?
The closest is Esher station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van park in Claremont Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Towns and villages near Esher
What else we do in Esher
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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