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Fish and chip van hire in Pyrford Village, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van in Pyrford Village? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Pyrford Village
Occasions we serve in Pyrford Village
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
If guests are travelling by rail, West Byfleet station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
About our fish and chip van hire in Pyrford Village
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. We are frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Pyrford Village, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Pyrford Village
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Pyrford Village?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
A fish and chip van in Pyrford Village: local details
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Pyrford Village or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Pyrford Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Pyrford Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Botleys Mansion (4.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pyrford Village, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over the GU22 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pyrford Village include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Pyrford Village, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Pyrford Village hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Pyrford Village
Other occasions in Pyrford Village
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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