Surrey · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Hammer Bottom events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Hammer Bottom. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Hammer Bottom?
Questions from Hammer Bottom
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: 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. Send us the address.
How far is Hammer Bottom from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
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 the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
About our party fish and chip van in Hammer Bottom
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and retirement parties, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Hammer Bottom suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Hammer Bottom, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Hammer Bottom
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Hammer Bottom and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a 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 generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Parties in Hammer Bottom: homes, halls and local tips
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hammer Bottom is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27 and GU30, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Hammer Bottom include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
Also near Hammer Bottom
Also in Hammer Bottom
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send allergies to us in writing
Keep the queue away from the road.
A few lights around the van look great.
Events we cater in Hammer Bottom
It is a real treat for guests.
Whatever the occasion in Hammer Bottom, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- 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