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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Ockham events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Ockham.
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for Ockham events
Fish and chip van hire in Ockham, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and milestone birthday parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Ockham, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ockham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Ockham?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
Coming by train? Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Places near Ockham
More for events in Ockham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Ockham questions
Is Ockham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Bringing the van to Ockham
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Ockham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ockham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ockham are Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Ripley Court School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Ockham is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU23, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Ockham we cover include West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ockham include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light matters for evening service: in Ockham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ockham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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