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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Walliswood events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Walliswood.
- Care home visits
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Walliswood
Fish and chip van hire in Walliswood, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and staff lunches and team days, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a rural spot like Walliswood, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Walliswood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Walliswood
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Walliswood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Walliswood
Other occasions in Walliswood
Bringing the van to Walliswood
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. For an event in Walliswood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Walliswood. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you had Wallis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Coming by train? Ockley station is about 3.1 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walliswood. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Scarlett Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Walliswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walliswood?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Walliswood
Which station is closest to Walliswood?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can the van park in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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