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Fish and chip van for parties in Alfold, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Alfold and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Alfold events
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Party fish and chip van in Alfold, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. We are frequently asked to cater leaving parties and street parties, with curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Alfold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Alfold
Also in Alfold
Who books party fish and chip van in Alfold?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a chip van party in Alfold
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Alfold. Alfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you had Fir Tree Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Parties anywhere in GU6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to parties in Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Alfold include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For a late-May party in Alfold, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Alfold
Do you come out to small places like Alfold?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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