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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tongham events
Fish and chip van hire in Tongham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Fresh fish and chips in Tongham
About our fish and chip van hire in Tongham
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and staff thank-you lunches.
There may be a hall or club near Tongham if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Tongham
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Tongham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Tongham questions
How far is Tongham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
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’ll gather.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Tongham?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (3.1 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Places near Tongham
Other occasions in Tongham
For event organisers in Tongham
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van in Tongham: local details
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. From the centre of Tongham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Churches such as Church of St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
We take the van to events all over GU10. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Tongham include The Connaught School (within half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
- 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