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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Shillinglee
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Shillinglee. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Shillinglee events
Fish and chip van hire in Shillinglee, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Whether it’s summer garden parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Shillinglee, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Events in Shillinglee and across Surrey
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Shillinglee
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
For anyone arriving by rail, Witley station is about 3.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Nearby places to Shillinglee
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Shillinglee: your questions answered
How far is Shillinglee from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Shillinglee?
Witley station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Shillinglee?
We do. Shillinglee is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Bringing the van to Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For events in Shillinglee, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Shillinglee is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Shillinglee includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and 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.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shillinglee, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Shillinglee, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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