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Fish and chip van hire in GU2
We serve all of the GU2 postcode district, which takes in Stoughton, Westborough and Onslow Village. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chip van hire in GU2
Where we cater in GU2
What we do in GU2
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in GU2
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We are frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and evening wedding food, serving gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What you’ll pay
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why hosts in GU2 choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What’s near Stoughton
Locally, our bookings take us close to Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Emmanuel Church. Nearby too are Christ's College (0.5 miles east), Stoughton Infant School (within half a mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Guildford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
A fish and chip van across GU2: what to know
Across GU2, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Guildford, Stoughton and Westborough or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Stoughton: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stoughton Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Guildford station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Late September evenings in Stoughton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Why a fish and chip van works
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
GU2: your questions answered
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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