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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Horsell events
Planning a fish and chip van in Horsell? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Horsell
About our fish and chip van hire in Horsell
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include company team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In and around Horsell, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Horsell questions
Which station is closest to Horsell?
Woking station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What affects the price in Horsell
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or GU21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Horsell?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Big birthdays
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Horsell
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Horsell and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Horsell is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Horsell: venues, parking and local tips
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU21, we can bring the van to you. Horsell is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horsell to Guildford (6 miles away).
Within reach of Horsell are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (3.3 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (4.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you had Milford Green and Coxhill Green in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
We cover events in every part of GU21 and GU22. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A3046 close by, Horsell is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Horsell
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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