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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lower Bourne events
Fish and chip van hire in Lower Bourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Lower Bourne
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Lower Bourne?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Martin by the Green, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Lower Bourne
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A place like Lower Bourne frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Lower Bourne
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Questions from Lower Bourne
Which station is closest to Lower Bourne?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
Fish and chip van hire around Lower Bourne
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. For events in Lower Bourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Bourne to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Farnham College, can book the van as a food stall. Thinking of using Underdown nature reserve? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Lower Bourne is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in GU10 and GU9 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Lower Bourne include the A287, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Lower Bourne include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Highfield South Farnham School (0.9 miles north-west) and Edgeborough School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Fox Public House (within half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Lower Bourne, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch