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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Wanborough events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Wanborough and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in Wanborough
Wanborough questions
Do you come out to small places like Wanborough?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Wanborough from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Wanborough?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Fish and chip van hire in Wanborough, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Wanborough. We are often asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and wakes and celebrations of life, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a rural place like Wanborough, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Wanborough and across Surrey
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Planning an evening event in Wanborough? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Wanborough
Other occasions in Wanborough
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Wanborough
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Wanborough and Surrey:
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
PTAs at schools such as Puttenham CofE Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
A fish and chip van in Wanborough: local details
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Wanborough as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Wanborough is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Wanborough are Wanborough Manor (under half a mile east) and Loseley Park (2.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Wanborough we cover include Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
- 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