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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Penton Hook events
We bring a fish and chip van across Penton Hook and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Penton Hook?
Fish and chip van hire in Penton Hook, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a small place like Penton Hook, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Penton Hook
Other occasions in Penton Hook
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Penton Hook
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Penton Hook
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Penton Hook?
Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Penton Hook, 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.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or KT16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Penton Hook
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Coming by train? Chertsey station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Penton Hook: venues, parking and local tips
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. In and around Penton Hook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Penton Hook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Penton Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area. Streets in the area include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
- 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