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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Stroud Common
Bring the chip shop to your event in Stroud Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Stroud Common
How our fish and chip van hire works in Stroud Common
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it’s visits to care homes and day centres and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Stroud Common, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van in Stroud Common: local details
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Stroud Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Stroud Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Stroud Common to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Stroud Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across GU5. Local streets include Stroud Lane and Church Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby, you will find Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Stroud Common
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. 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.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Stroud Common until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Stroud Common?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (3.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Questions from Stroud Common
Can the van park in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Stroud Common?
Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
- 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