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Fish and chip van hire in Shortheath, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Shortheath and across Surrey.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
A chip van near Shortheath
Fish and chip van hire in Shortheath, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. We are often asked to cater big birthdays and gatherings after a funeral, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Somewhere like Shortheath, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Shortheath? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shortheath
See how we price and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shortheath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Shortheath questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Shortheath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Shortheath, 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 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Fish and chip van hire around Shortheath
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Shortheath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shortheath. Shortheath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shortheath to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Peter's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Shortheath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the GU9 and GU10 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Shortheath on the B3384, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Shortheath, we also cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortheath include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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