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Fish and chip van hire in GU1
We take the van to every part of the GU1 postcode district, including Guildford, Abbotswood and Bellfields. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in GU1
Where we cater in GU1
Occasions in GU1
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in GU1: what to expect
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in GU1. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for birthday celebrations and community events and fairs.
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Cost
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Guildford
Locally, our bookings take us close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (under half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
A fish and chip van across GU1: what to know
GU1 covers everything from Guildford, Abbotswood and Stoughton to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Guildford: Historic houses near Guildford include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Planning an evening event in Guildford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
For event organisers in GU1
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in GU1? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
What affects the price in GU1
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
GU1: your questions answered
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
- 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