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Fish and chip van hire in Mousehill, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van in Mousehill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Mousehill
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Mousehill
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it is garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Mousehill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Light matters for evening service: around Mousehill, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire around Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Mousehill, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Mousehill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
After a service at St John the Evangelist's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like Milford School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mousehill. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over GU8. We can serve an event on streets such as Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Mousehill includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
Also near Mousehill
More for events in Mousehill
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Mousehill
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Mousehill: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Rodborough Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Mousehill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mousehill and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Events we cater in Mousehill
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
A green space like Rodborough Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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