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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shackleford events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Shackleford and across Surrey.
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Shackleford
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Fish and chip van hire in Shackleford, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Shackleford, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shackleford?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Shackleford. Around midsummer it stays light in Shackleford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Shackleford
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
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Shackleford: your questions answered
How far is Shackleford from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Middlebriars Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Planning a chip van in Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU8 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
A green space like Middlebriars Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Within reach of Shackleford are historic houses such as Wanborough Manor (2.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (2.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Shackleford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in GU8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shackleford include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Shackleford
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- 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