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Fish and Chip Van Hire in West Byfleet
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in West Byfleet.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for West Byfleet events
About our fish and chip van hire in West Byfleet
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around West Byfleet. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In and around West Byfleet, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Byfleet?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why West Byfleet hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Questions from West Byfleet
Can the van park in Manor Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is West Byfleet from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you come to West Byfleet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Byfleet is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in West Byfleet
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take in West Byfleet and Surrey:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
A green space like Manor Farm is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By late September, sunset in West Byfleet is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or KT14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in West Byfleet
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of West Byfleet or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Byfleet to Guildford (7 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, West Byfleet station serves West Byfleet directly. Among the historic houses close to West Byfleet are Byfleet Manor (1.8 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Wherever your event is in KT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Station Approach and The Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around West Byfleet includes St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fullbrook School (within half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (less than half a mile north)
For event organisers in West Byfleet
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
- 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