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Fish and chip van hire in Friday Street, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Friday Street.
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Friday Street
Friday Street: venues, parking and local tips
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Friday Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Gomshall station is about 2.9 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Belmont Prep School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Friday Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Friday Street, we also cover Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stephan Langton Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Fish and chip van hire in Friday Street, cooked to order
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and evening wedding food.
Somewhere as small as Friday Street, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Friday Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Friday Street?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Evenings in Friday Street stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Friday Street
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Friday Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Friday Street?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you come to Friday Street?
We do. Friday Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Friday Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Where the van can park in Friday Street
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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