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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hog Hatch events
Fish and chip van hire in Hog Hatch: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Hog Hatch
Fish and chip van hire in Hog Hatch, fried fresh
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We’re frequently asked to cater big birthdays and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
There may be a hall or club near Hog Hatch if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Hog Hatch
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Hog Hatch as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hog Hatch is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hog Hatch to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mark the Evangelist Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Among the historic houses close to Hog Hatch are Farnham Castle (0.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We serve events across GU9. Streets in the area include Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hog Hatch we cover include Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Hog Hatch includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hog Hatch include Farnham Heath End School (1.1 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Hog Hatch: your questions answered
Could you trade in Weybourne LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Hog Hatch from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hog Hatch?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What affects the price in Hog Hatch
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light matters for evening service: in Hog Hatch, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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