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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Sandhills events
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 Sandhills.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire for Sandhills events
Fish and chip van hire in Sandhills, fried fresh
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere as small as Sandhills, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Light matters for evening service: around Sandhills, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Sandhills
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Surrey, including Sandhills
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Sandhills?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take around Sandhills:
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Sandhills
What else we do in Sandhills
Sandhills: venues, parking and local tips
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Sandhills, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Sandhills is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as King Edward's School Witley, can book the van as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandhills, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Sandhills we cover include Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Sandhills: your questions answered
Is Sandhills close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- 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