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Fish and chip van for parties in Ash, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Ash and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van for Ash events
How our party fish and chip van works in Ash
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for family parties with children and naming days and christenings.
For a party in Ash, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll bring everything else. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ash. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Ash
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
For event organisers in Ash
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Hosting a chip van party in Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. In and around Ash, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Ash to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ash station is about 0.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the GU12 and GU10 postcode area. From Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A331 and B3206 close by, Ash is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles 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).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Ash include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Ash. For a late-May party in Ash, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Ash
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Ash
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Ash questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
The closest is Ash station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ash.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who books party fish and chip van in Ash?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement parties
- Children’s parties
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Ash frequently works.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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