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Party Fish and Chip Van in Hookwood
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Hookwood and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Hookwood events
Party fish and chip van in Hookwood, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Hookwood suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Hookwood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hookwood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Also near Hookwood
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Party venues around Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Around Hookwood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hookwood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Horley station is about 1.2 miles away. Hookwood is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a party on streets such as Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Put the menu up by the van.
Occasions we serve in Hookwood
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hookwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hookwood
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Surrey, including Hookwood
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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