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Fish and chip van hire in Ottershaw, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Ottershaw and across Surrey.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Ottershaw
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ottershaw
Is Ottershaw close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ottershaw?
The closest is Chertsey station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Fish and chip van hire in Ottershaw, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Ottershaw, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Also in Ottershaw
Bringing the van to Ottershaw
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. In and around Ottershaw, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Ottershaw to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Ottershaw Christchurch Church of England Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christ Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
For events in KT16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Ottershaw, we cover Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Ottershaw include Jubilee High School (1.2 miles east) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.2 miles north)
Where the van can park in Ottershaw
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Ottershaw until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Ottershaw?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Count children separately
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.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Events we cater in Ottershaw
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
Within reach of Ottershaw are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (0.8 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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