Surrey · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in York Town
We bring a fish and chip van to York Town and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in York Town
Bringing the van to York Town
York Town is about 1 mile west of Camberley, in Surrey. York Town is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. York Town is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from York Town to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Camberley station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like South Camberley Primary and Nursery School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
This part of Surrey takes in GU15, GU16 and GU47, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Tank Road, Vale Road and Slim Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside York Town, we cover Watchmoor (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile north-west), Hawley (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile west) and Camberley (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near York Town include Ball Hill and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Kings International College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles east)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (0.6 miles north)
How our fish and chip van hire works in York Town
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it’s milestone birthday parties and weddings, especially the evening, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In a smaller place like York Town, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in York Town?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Michael York Town, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
York Town: your questions answered
Could you trade in Tekels Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to York Town?
Camberley station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Where the van can park in York Town
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- A short menu helps everyone
- Plan bins near the queue
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in York Town until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Places near York Town
What else we do in York Town
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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