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Fish and chip van hire in West End, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van across West End and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near West End
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in West End, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like West End, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Events we cater in West End
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Claremont Fan Court School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near West End
What else we do in West End
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events need a little planning for light: in West End, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Bringing the van to West End
West End is about 1 mile south-west of Esher, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT10 area, we can bring the van to you. West End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St George's, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? The nearest station is Hersham station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Wherever your event is in KT10 and KT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Esher Road, Garson Road and Lammas Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A244 and A307, West End is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Esher (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles east), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Weston Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Redhill (13 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West End include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Esher Church School (0.8 miles east) and Esher Church of England High School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Albert Arms (0.7 miles north-east)
Common questions in West End
Can the van park in Claremont Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like West End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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