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Fish and chip van hire in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Ramsnest Common.
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in Ramsnest Common
About our fish and chip van hire in Ramsnest Common
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere as small as Ramsnest Common, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light matters for evening service: around Ramsnest Common, 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 availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Towns and villages near Ramsnest Common
What else we do in Ramsnest Common
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ramsnest Common
Is Ramsnest Common close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ramsnest Common?
Witley station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ramsnest Common.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Perfect for your event in Ramsnest Common
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ramsnest Common, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Ramsnest Common
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ramsnest Common
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Bringing the van to Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Ramsnest Common is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Ramsnest Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ramsnest Common, 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 GU8 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Ramsnest Common includes Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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