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Fish and chip van hire in Puttenham, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Puttenham.
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Puttenham
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Puttenham
- We cover Puttenham and the whole of Surrey
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Puttenham
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In a hamlet or village like Puttenham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late September evenings in Puttenham lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Puttenham
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Puttenham
What’s the nearest station to Puttenham?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Puttenham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Puttenham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Puttenham is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Fish and chip van hire around Puttenham
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Puttenham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Puttenham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Puttenham CofE Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Puttenham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across GU3. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Puttenham, we also cover Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Good Intent pub (under half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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