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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Little Bookham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Bookham.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Little Bookham
Fish and chip van hire in Little Bookham, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. For garden get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
There may be a hall or club near Little Bookham if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Bookham?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Little Bookham hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Little Bookham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Light matters for evening service: around Little Bookham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Bookham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Bringing the van to Little Bookham
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Events in Little Bookham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Little Bookham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Little Bookham to Guildford (8 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? The nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Little Bookham. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in KT23 and KT24, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Little Bookham includes Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Little Bookham include Manor House School (within half a mile north) and St Lawrence Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Stage pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Common questions in Little Bookham
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Little Bookham close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are 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