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Party Fish and Chip Van in Abinger Hammer
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Abinger Hammer.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Abinger Hammer?
Why choose party fish and chip van in Abinger Hammer?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abinger Hammer and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Leaving parties
- Engagement parties
Thinking of using Colekitchen Down? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
About our party fish and chip van in Abinger Hammer
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Abinger Hammer is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Hosting a chip van party in Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Abinger Hammer will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Abinger Hammer is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (3.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Hammer, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Abinger Hammer we cover include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Abinger Hammer includes Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Abinger Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Abinger Hammer
What else we do in Abinger Hammer
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Mention the van to neighbours
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Where the van can park in Abinger Hammer
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a late-May party in Abinger Hammer, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Abinger Hammer
Is Abinger Hammer close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Abinger Hammer?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
- 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