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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Farnham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Farnham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Farnham
About our fish and chip van hire in Farnham
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it is summer garden parties and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Most bookings in a town like Farnham are at homes, halls, clubs and workplaces. Each works well, as long as there is a level spot the van can reach. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Tell people when the van opens.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Farnham?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Joan of Arc's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light matters for evening service: in Farnham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by 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 arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van in Farnham: local details
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Farnham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Farnham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Farnham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Coming by train? Farnham station is in Farnham itself. Thinking of using Moor Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Farnham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in GU9 and GU10, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Farnham include the A31 and A287, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Farnham we cover include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Farnham include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find William Cobbett Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Farnham questions
What’s the nearest station to Farnham?
Farnham has its own station: Farnham station.
How far is Farnham from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
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 will tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Farnham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Farnham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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