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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hookwood
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Hookwood.
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
A chip van near Hookwood
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Hookwood stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Hookwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Hookwood, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and christmas parties, serving gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a rural spot like Hookwood, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Hookwood
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For guests coming by train, Horley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Hookwood questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hookwood?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What food do you serve?
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.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hookwood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Fish and chip van hire around Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Hookwood to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Manorfield Primary and Nursery School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hookwood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across the RH6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Hookwood, we cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
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’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Nearby places to Hookwood
Other occasions in Hookwood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Surrey, including Hookwood
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
- 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