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Fish and chip van for parties in Ash Green, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your party in Ash Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Ash Green?
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Party fish and chip van in Ash Green, fried fresh
For children, there is sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and retirement celebrations, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Ash Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Other occasions in Ash Green
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Ash Green and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Party venues around Ash Green
Ash Green is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Parties in Ash Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Ash Green to Guildford (6 miles away).
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Ash Green often works. Thinking of using Aldershot Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Parties anywhere in GU12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your party is on Compass Rose Road, Drovers Way and Ash Green Lane East or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ash Green, we also cover Ash (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Seale (1 mile south), Ash Vale (2 miles north-west) and Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
A little further out are Ash Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Ash Manor School (1 mile west) and The Connaught School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dover Arms (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.7 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Autumn and winter parties in Ash Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Ash Green: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cover Ash Green?
We do. We serve events in Ash Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we 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