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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Grayswood
Bring the chip shop to your event in Grayswood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Grayswood and across Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About our fish and chip van hire in Grayswood
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Grayswood, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning a chip van in Grayswood
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For events in Grayswood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Grayswood. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Grayswood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Coming by train? Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Grayswood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Grayswood, we also cover Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Grayswood include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Grayswood
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Grayswood
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
After a service at All Saints' Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Evenings in Grayswood stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Grayswood
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically 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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grayswood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Questions from Grayswood
What’s the nearest station to Grayswood?
Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Grayswood close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you come to Grayswood?
We do. We serve events in Grayswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to 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