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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Pachesham Park events
We bring a fish and chip van to Pachesham Park and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Pachesham Park
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Pachesham Park
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Pachesham Park and across Surrey
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire in Pachesham Park, fried fresh
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 Pachesham Park. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and staff thank-you lunches.
In a rural place like Pachesham Park, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van in Pachesham Park: local details
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. For events in Pachesham Park, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Pachesham Park. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Ashtead station is about 1.3 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Pachesham Park are The Homewood (3 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Pachesham Park is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in KT22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Danes Hill School (1 mile north-west) and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Pachesham Park. In Pachesham Park, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or KT22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pachesham Park: your questions answered
Is Pachesham Park too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Pachesham Park?
The closest is Ashtead station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Towns and villages near Pachesham Park
What else we do in Pachesham Park
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- 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