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Fish and chip van for parties in Artington, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Artington and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family parties with children
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Artington?
Occasions we serve in Artington
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Party fish and chip van in Artington, fried fresh
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
A country party near Artington is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Artington, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Artington
What else we do in Artington
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting a chip van party in Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Artington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A green space like Shalford Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Artington is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close, wherever the van can park. You will find Artington on the A3100, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Artington, we also cover Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Artington include Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Artington include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (within half a mile north)
Questions from Artington
Do you come out to small places like Artington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come 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.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Artington? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through 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