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Fish and chip van hire in GU4

Hosting a party in GU4? We cover Burpham, Shalford and Chilworth and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.

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How fish and chip van hire works in GU4

Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and summer garden parties.

We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event.

We start with a few details about your event.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
We cook to order on the day for your guests.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

What it costs in GU4

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.

Why hosts in GU4 choose us

All the chip-shop extras
The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Bookings across Surrey, including GU4
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Ask for a quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.

Near you in Burpham

Locally, our bookings take us close to Burpham Foundation Primary School, Riverside Park and St Peter's Catholic School. Nearby too are George Abbot School (under half a mile south) and Church of the Holy Spirit (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Burpham is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and Pewley Down.

Planning a chip van in GU4

GU4 covers everything from Guildford, Burpham and Merrow to 9 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across GU4, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Burpham: Churches such as Church of the Holy Spirit rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Among the historic houses close to Burpham are Clandon Park (1.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. In Burpham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.

Why a fish and chip van works

It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.

Whatever the occasion in GU4, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:

Weddings and evening receptions
Community events and fairs
Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Work Christmas parties

For planners, venues and organisers

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.

If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.

What comes out of the fryer

Mushy peas

Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over.

What your quote should include

What they can offer for dietary needs
The deposit and payment dates
The van’s size and access needs
What the price includes, item by item

Planning for dietary needs

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:

Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Give us separate numbers for children
Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Put bins and napkins by the van

After service, we pack up.

Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.

Common questions in GU4

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.

Is the food cooked at the event?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.

How long does set-up take?

It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

Do you have allergen information?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.

Which fish do you use?

We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.

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

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