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Fish and chip van hire in Shamley Green, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Shamley Green and across Surrey.
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
A chip van near Shamley Green
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Shamley Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shamley Green, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Fish and chip van hire in Shamley Green, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and visits to care homes and day centres.
Somewhere as small as Shamley Green, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Shamley Green
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shamley Green
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Shamley Green: your questions answered
Could you trade in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shamley Green?
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
For a fundraiser at a school like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shamley Green
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Shamley Green
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Shamley Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Christ Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Among the historic houses close to Shamley Green are Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Shamley Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the GU5 postcode area. Local streets include Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Shamley Green includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile east)
- 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