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Party Fish and Chip Van in Ash Vale
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Ash Vale and the surrounding area.
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Ash Vale
Party fish and chip van in Ash Vale, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Typical bookings include engagement parties and children’s parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Ash Vale, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
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. For a late-May party in Ash Vale, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
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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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Let your neighbours know
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the van.
What else we do in Ash Vale
Common questions in Ash Vale
What’s the nearest station to Ash Vale?
The closest is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the van park in Ramillies Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, generally. Tell us how many children to expect.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ash Vale
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ash Vale?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Surrey, including Ash Vale
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Planning a party in Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Across the GU12 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north. If you had Ramillies Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Here we cover the GU12 and GU14 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ash Vale sits on or near the B3165 and B3166, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Ash Vale we cover include Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ash Vale include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Schools near Ash Vale include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Ash Vale
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ash Vale book the van for occasions like:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Family parties with children
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles south-east) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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