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Fish and chip van hire in Ashtead, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Ashtead.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Ashtead
Where the van can park in Ashtead
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashtead
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire in Ashtead, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and community events and fairs, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
There are lots of options in a town like Ashtead: a drive, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We will check the spot with you before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Questions from Ashtead
Is Ashtead close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Ashtead Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashtead.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Ashtead?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Ashtead. By late September, sunset in Ashtead is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Ashtead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put allergy details in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Nearby places to Ashtead
Other occasions in Ashtead
Fish and chip van hire around Ashtead
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Ashtead as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ashtead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashtead to Guildford (12 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Parsons Mead School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Ashtead are historic houses such as Fitznells Manor (3.7 miles north-east) and The Homewood (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Ashtead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in KT21 and KT22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Ashtead, we also cover Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashtead include Box Hill and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Barnett Wood Infant School (under half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (less than half a mile east)
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your event in Ashtead
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
A green space like Ashtead Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 you get to enjoy 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