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Fish and chip van for parties in Puttenham, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Puttenham and the surrounding area.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Puttenham?
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Count children separately
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send us a photo of the drive
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
Party fish and chip van in Puttenham, cooked to order
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. On the menu are pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for children’s parties and get-togethers with old friends.
A country party near Puttenham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Nearby places to Puttenham
Other occasions in Puttenham
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Sunset in Puttenham is about 8:55pm 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Puttenham: homes, halls and local tips
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For parties in Puttenham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Puttenham. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
A green space like Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. If guests are coming by rail, Wanborough station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Puttenham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in GU3 start with a parking spot for the van. From The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Puttenham we cover include Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Puttenham includes Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Good Intent pub (less than half a mile east)
Where the van can park in Puttenham
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Puttenham
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Puttenham
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Puttenham
See how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Puttenham questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Puttenham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, 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