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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Wisley events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Wisley.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Wisley events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wisley
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and milestone birthday parties.
In a rural place like Wisley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Wisley is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Wisley: venues, parking and local tips
Wisley is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Wisley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wisley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Wisley Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (0.8 miles north-east) and The Homewood (4.3 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Wisley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU23, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean an event at a home on Weybank, Deers Farm Close and Wisley Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Wisley, we cover Pyrford Green (1 mile west), Byfleet (1 mile north), Hatchford End (2 miles south-east), New Haw (2 miles north) and Martyr's Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Woking Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Wisley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Fullbrook School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (0.6 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Wisley
What else we do in Wisley
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
FAQs for Wisley
How far is Wisley from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Wisley Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Wisley?
We do. We serve events in Wisley and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wisley?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take around Wisley:
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
A green space like Manor Farm is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
For event organisers in Wisley
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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