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Fish and chip van hire in Mayes Green, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van in Mayes Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Mayes Green?
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Mayes Green
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and school events and fish and chip days at care homes.
For a rural spot like Mayes Green, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Bringing the van to Mayes Green
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. In and around Mayes Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mayes Green to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hurtwood House, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Mayes Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). The countryside around Mayes Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
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
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Mayes Green
More for events in Mayes Green
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Planning an evening event in Mayes Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Mayes Green
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Mayes Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
A green space like Wallis Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mayes Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Mayes Green
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Mayes Green from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
- 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