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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Long Ditton events
Fish and chip van hire in Long Ditton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Long Ditton?
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head usually 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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
It is 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.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Long Ditton
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and evening wedding food.
London streets around Long Ditton can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is usually simplest. Tell us what you have. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Long Ditton
More for events in Long Ditton
Long Ditton: venues, parking and local tips
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. For events in Long Ditton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Long Ditton are Hampton Court Palace (1.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Here we cover the KT6 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Long Ditton, we also cover Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Long Ditton include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. By late September, sunset in Long Ditton is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Long Ditton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Long Ditton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Long Ditton?
Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you come to Long Ditton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Long Ditton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Perfect for your event in Long Ditton
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Long Ditton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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