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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ockley
We bring a fish and chip van across Ockley and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Ockley
Fish and chip van hire in Ockley, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it’s weddings, especially the evening and milestone birthday parties, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Ockley, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Events we cater in Ockley
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
In Ockley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Late September evenings in Ockley lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Ockley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Ockley questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
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. Send us the address.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Nearby places to Ockley
Other occasions in Ockley
Ockley: venues, parking and local tips
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Ockley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Thinking of using Wallis Wood? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St John's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Ockley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Ockley we cover include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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