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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hammer Bottom
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Hammer Bottom.
- Festive get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Hammer Bottom?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hammer Bottom
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for company team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
In a hamlet or village like Hammer Bottom, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. By late September, sunset in Hammer Bottom is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hammer Bottom, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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FAQs for Hammer Bottom
Which station is closest to Hammer Bottom?
Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hammer Bottom?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Bringing the van to Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Across the GU27 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Hammer Bottom to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Woolmer Hill School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in GU27 and GU30, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Hammer Bottom include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Hammer Bottom
Also in Hammer Bottom
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Hammer Bottom
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Hammer Bottom? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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