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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Woking events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Woking.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Woking?
For event organisers in Woking
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Fish and chip van hire in Woking, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips and more.
For a booking in central Woking, access and parking are what to plan; once parked, everything happens in the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What else we do in Woking
Woking: your questions answered
Is Woking close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Hoe Valley Linear Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Woking, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Fish and chip van hire around Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. People in Woking book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Church of St Mary of Bethany, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Within reach of Woking are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (4.3 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
This part of Surrey takes in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3. From High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Woking is on the A247 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Woking, we also cover Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Woking include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Woking
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Woking
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take in Woking and Surrey:
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
Coming by train? Woking station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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