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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Burpham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Burpham.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Burpham
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Burpham
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Around Burpham, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Burpham
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Spirit: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Burpham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Burpham
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Burpham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Burpham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Burpham and the whole of Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Burpham: venues, parking and local tips
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Burpham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Burpham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as George Abbot School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Spirit, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Burpham is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the GU4 and GU1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Burpham includes Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Burpham Foundation Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Burpham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Burpham book the van for occasions like:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Thinking of using Riverside Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Places near Burpham
Other occasions in Burpham
- 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