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Fish and chip van hire in Hammer, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Hammer: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Hammer?
Questions from Hammer
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St. Stephen's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hammer?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Fish and chip van hire in Hammer, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for weddings, especially the evening and festive get-togethers.
In a rural place like Hammer, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Hammer until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or GU27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Hammer?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning a chip van in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Hammer, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St. Stephen's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Woolmer Hill School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in GU27 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve an event on streets such as Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile west)
- 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