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Fish and chip van hire in Seale, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van across Seale and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Seale
Fish and chip van hire in Seale, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Seale, the van frequently 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, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your event in Seale
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Seale and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery, can book the van as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evenings in Seale stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van in Seale: local details
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Events in Seale are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Seale to Guildford (6 miles away).
Parks such as Aldershot Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Churches such as Church of St Laurence rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Seale is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Seale, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Seale and Tongham (less than half a mile south-west) and Ash Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Ash Manor School (1.4 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (1 mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Seale: your questions answered
Could you trade in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
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.
Other occasions in Seale
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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