Surrey · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Longcross
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Longcross.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in Longcross
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About our fish and chip van hire in Longcross
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For fish and chip days at care homes and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a rural place like Longcross, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Bringing the van to Longcross
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Around Longcross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Longcross to Guildford (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Longcross include Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Longcross station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in KT16, we can bring the van to you. From Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Longcross, we cover Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Other occasions in Longcross
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Longcross?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
In Longcross and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
Churches such as Longcross Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Longcross questions
We are gathering after a service at Longcross Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Longcross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you cover Longcross?
We do. Longcross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By late September, sunset in Longcross is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Read more
- 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