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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sheerwater
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Sheerwater.
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Sheerwater
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Sheerwater
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and company team days, serving gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Sheerwater, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Sheerwater
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Sheerwater: venues, parking and local tips
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Sheerwater, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Broadmere Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If you had White Rose Lane in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
We cover events in every part of the GU21 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Sheerwater questions
Do you come out to small places like Sheerwater?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St. Michaels Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Sheerwater?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Occasions we serve in Sheerwater
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Historic houses near Sheerwater include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (2.8 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. By late September, sunset in Sheerwater is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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