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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Grafham events
We bring a fish and chip van to Grafham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Grafham?
Occasions we serve in Grafham
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Grafham, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Grafham
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it’s community events and fairs and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
In a rural place like Grafham, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Other occasions in Grafham
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Light matters for evening service: around Grafham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Grafham: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning a chip van in Grafham
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Grafham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. 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 6 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Parks such as Cucknell's Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Grafham is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Grafham, we cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Grafham includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Grafham?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Larger groups generally 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 check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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