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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Send
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Send and across Surrey.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire in Send
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Send
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, with gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Send, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Nearby places to Send
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Send. Larger groups normally 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.
Why book our van in Send
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Send and across Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Send?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Among the historic houses close to Send are Clandon Park (2.9 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Send: your questions answered
Can the van park in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St William of York: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Send?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
A fish and chip van in Send: local details
Send is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Send and nearby villages. Send is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Clandon station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Thinking of using White Rose Lane? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Send is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU23, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sandy Lane, Farm Lane and Sandfields, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Send, we also cover Send Marsh (1 mile east), Burntcommon (1 mile east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-west), Mayford (2 miles west) and Pyle Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Send include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (1.5 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Send, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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