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Fish and chip van hire in KT10
Fish and chip van hire across KT10, covering Esher, Claygate and Hinchley Wood. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across KT10
Towns and villages in KT10
What we do in KT10
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in KT10: what to expect
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthday parties.
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What it costs in KT10
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why hosts in KT10 choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Esher
Locally, our bookings take us close to Milbourne Lodge School, Albert Arms and Esher Church of England High School, among other places. Also close by are Esher Church School (within half a mile south), Claremont Park (0.9 miles south) and St George's Church (within half a mile south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (under half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Planning a chip van in KT10
There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in KT10, so whether your event is in Esher, Molesey and Hook or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Esher: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Milbourne Lodge School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. A green space like Claremont Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Late September evenings in Esher 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.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in KT10
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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