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Fish and chip van hire in Tilford Reeds, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Tilford Reeds.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Tilford Reeds?
Fish and chip van hire in Tilford Reeds, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and work Christmas parties, with cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a rural place like Tilford Reeds, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
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Other occasions in Tilford Reeds
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens.
Common questions in Tilford Reeds
Do you come out to small places like Tilford Reeds?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Moor Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Tilford Reeds?
Yes, we do. Tilford Reeds is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Tilford Reeds, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Tilford Reeds and the whole of Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Tilford Reeds
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
Within reach of Tilford Reeds are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A fish and chip van in Tilford Reeds: local details
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings in Tilford Reeds come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (9 miles away).
A green space like Moor Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. PTAs at schools such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Tilford Reeds is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Tilford Reeds, we also cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tilford Reeds? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van in Tilford Reeds? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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