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Fish and chip van hire in Hale, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hale. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Hale events
Perfect for your event in Hale
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Farnham Heath End School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hale
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For milestone birthday parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Hale, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. By late September, sunset in Hale is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
A short menu keeps service quick.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
A fish and chip van in Hale: local details
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU9, we can bring the van to you. Hale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Church of St John the Evangelist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Hale, we cover Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Hale includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Local schools include William Cobbett Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Hale: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hale?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at The Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do you cover Hale?
We do. Hale is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire 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