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Fish and chip van for parties in Albury, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Albury and across Surrey.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Albury?
About our party fish and chip van in Albury
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Albury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Show us where the van would go
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Put the menu up by the van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Albury
How far is Albury from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Albury?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Albury
Other occasions in Albury
What affects the price in Albury
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Albury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Autumn and winter parties in Albury get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Parties in Albury: homes, halls and local tips
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Albury will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests arriving by train should know that Chilworth station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Albury include Chilworth Manor (1.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (2.2 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Albury is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the GU5 postcode area. Whether your party is on Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover parties in Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Albury include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local pubs include The Drummond Arms (within half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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