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Fish and chip van hire in Penny Pot, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Penny Pot: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Penny Pot?
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Penny Pot?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (4.4 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
About our fish and chip van hire in Penny Pot
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 every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and company team days.
In a rural place like Penny Pot, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Penny Pot
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
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Questions from Penny Pot
Can the van park in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Penny Pot close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where the van can park in Penny Pot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light matters for evening service: around Penny Pot, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Penny Pot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A fish and chip van in Penny Pot: local details
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. People in Penny Pot book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Penny Pot is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Penny Pot to Guildford (7 miles away).
If you had Milford Green and Coxhill Green in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
- 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