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Fish and chip van hire in Parkgate, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Parkgate.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A chip van near Parkgate
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Parkgate, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and staff lunches and team days.
In a small place like Parkgate, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Parkgate, 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Parkgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parkgate questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Parkgate close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Do you come to Parkgate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Parkgate is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Parkgate
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Parkgate and across Surrey
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Parkgate to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Parkgate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Parkgate. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Parkgate include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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