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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Thorpe Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Thorpe Green and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Thorpe Green
About our fish and chip van hire in Thorpe Green
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater staff lunches and team days and garden get-togethers, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Thorpe Green, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By late September, sunset in Thorpe Green is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thorpe Green?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Thorpe Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Thorpe Green?
Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Thorpe Green.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
A fish and chip van in Thorpe Green: local details
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Thorpe Green and nearby villages. Thorpe Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Thorpe Green to Guildford (11 miles away).
If you had Riverside Walk in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Historic houses near Thorpe Green include Botleys Mansion (2.1 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Wherever your event is in GU25 and TW20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Green Road and Sandhills Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Thorpe Green we cover include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Other occasions in Thorpe Green
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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