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Party Fish and Chip Van in Badshot Lea
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Badshot Lea. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Badshot Lea
Party fish and chip van for your party in Badshot Lea
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it’s leaving parties and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
A country party near Badshot Lea is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in Badshot Lea
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Badshot Lea? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Badshot Lea and the whole of Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Badshot Lea drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Party venues around Badshot Lea
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. People in Badshot Lea book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Badshot Lea to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St George's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Badshot Lea are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home.
We serve parties across GU9. From Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Badshot Lea sits on or near the B3208, so getting the van to your party is simple. We also bring the van to parties in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Badshot Lea includes Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
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Badshot Lea questions
Is Badshot Lea close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Badshot Lea?
Aldershot station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Events we cater in Badshot Lea
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Badshot Lea and Surrey:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
Within reach of Badshot Lea are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Let your neighbours know
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It is worth telling the neighbours.
A few lights around the van look great.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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