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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Woodham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Woodham.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Woodham?
Woodham: venues, parking and local tips
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woodham and the surrounding area. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Woodham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Woodham include Botleys Mansion (2.2 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
For events in KT15 and GU21, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event at a home on Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Woodham, we also cover West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Woodham include St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Woodham include The Grange Community Infant School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Woodham
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and gatherings after a funeral, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
There may be a hall or club near Woodham if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Woodham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
For event organisers in Woodham
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Woodham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Woodham and across Surrey
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Woodham
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Woodham, people book us for events such as:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
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.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near the queue
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Places near Woodham
Other occasions in Woodham
Woodham: your questions answered
We are 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. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Woodham?
West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Woodham?
We do. We serve events in Woodham and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
- 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