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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Virginia Water
We bring a fish and chip van to Virginia Water and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
Book the van in Virginia Water
Fish and chip van hire in Virginia Water, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and birthday celebrations, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a place the size of Virginia Water, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Virginia Water
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late September evenings in Virginia Water lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Also near Virginia Water
Also in Virginia Water
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning a chip van in Virginia Water
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Virginia Water is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Virginia Water to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christ Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If guests are travelling by rail, Virginia Water station is in Virginia Water itself.
We take the van to events all over GU25. From Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Virginia Water on the B389, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Virginia Water includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
FAQs for Virginia Water
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Virginia Water?
Virginia Water has its own station: Virginia Water station.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Occasions we serve in Virginia Water
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Within reach of Virginia Water are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- 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