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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shalford events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Shalford.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Shalford?
Fish and chip van hire in Shalford, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Shalford. Typical bookings include festive get-togethers and care home visits, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Somewhere like Shalford, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Shalford
What else we do in Shalford
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van in Shalford: local details
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Shalford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If you had Shalford Mill in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Shalford Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Shalford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In Shalford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Shalford
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Shalford questions
Is Shalford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Shalford Mill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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