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Fish and chip van hire in Rushmoor, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Rushmoor.
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Rushmoor
For event organisers in Rushmoor
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rushmoor? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Fish and chip van hire in Rushmoor, 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 pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for wakes and celebrations of life and weddings, especially the evening.
Somewhere as small as Rushmoor, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Rushmoor: venues, parking and local tips
Rushmoor is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rushmoor and nearby villages. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rushmoor to Guildford (10 miles away).
Thinking of using The Flashes? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Historic houses near Rushmoor include Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Rushmoor, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Sandy Lane, Lowicks Road and Tilford Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Tilford Common (1 mile north), Pitch Place (1 mile south-east), Crosswater (1 mile south-west), Thursley (2 miles east) and Green Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Rushmoor includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Bel And The Dragon-Churt pub (0.9 miles south)
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Rushmoor, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is 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 arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Common questions in Rushmoor
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rushmoor close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rushmoor?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Rushmoor
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Rushmoor
More for events in Rushmoor
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Rushmoor?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rushmoor book the van for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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