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Fish and chip van hire in Compton, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Compton.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Compton events
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire in Compton, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and community events and fairs.
Somewhere as small as Compton, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Events we cater in Compton
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Compton book the van for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Parks such as Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Compton
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How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Compton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Compton questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Compton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Light matters for evening service: in Compton, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Bringing the van to Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Compton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Compton are historic houses such as Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For a fundraiser at a school like Loseley Fields Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Compton. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in GU3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (within half a mile west)
- 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