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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shortfield Common events
We bring a fish and chip van across Shortfield Common and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire for Shortfield Common events
About our fish and chip van hire in Shortfield Common
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and work Christmas parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Shortfield Common, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Events we cater in Shortfield Common
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Shortfield Common, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Company team days
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shortfield Common
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Shortfield Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light matters for evening service: in Shortfield Common, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shortfield Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Shortfield Common
What else we do in Shortfield Common
Fish and chip van hire around Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shortfield Common and nearby villages. Shortfield Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you had Underdown nature reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Edgeborough School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the GU10 postcode area. Local streets include Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Shortfield Common, we also cover Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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