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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Great Bookham events
Fish and chip van hire in Great Bookham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Great Bookham events
For event organisers in Great Bookham
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Great Bookham
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for fish and chip days at care homes and garden get-togethers.
For a place the size of Great Bookham, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
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’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Common questions in Great Bookham
How far is Great Bookham from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in River Mole LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Bookham.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Great Bookham
Also in Great Bookham
What affects the price in Great Bookham
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Light matters for evening service: in Great Bookham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From the centre of Great Bookham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Nicolas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. A green space like River Mole LNR is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Bookham. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in KT23 and KT22, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Great Bookham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing 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