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Fish and chip van hire in Windlesham, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Windlesham.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
Planning an event in Windlesham?
Fish and chip van hire in Windlesham, fried fresh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
In a smaller place like Windlesham, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning a chip van in Windlesham
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Windlesham, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Windlesham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Windlesham Village Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. 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.
We take the van to events all over the GU20 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Windlesham we cover include Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Windlesham?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually 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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Windlesham
Which station is closest to Windlesham?
Bagshot station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Perfect for your event in Windlesham
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, Bagshot station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Windlesham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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