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Fish and chip van for parties in Beacon Hill, Surrey
Party fish and chip van in Beacon Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Children’s parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Beacon Hill
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our party fish and chip van works in Beacon Hill
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include leaving parties and naming days and christenings, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Beacon Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Put the menu up by the van.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your party in Beacon Hill
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in Beacon Hill
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Beacon Hill is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Beacon Hill and the whole of Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Parties in Beacon Hill: homes, halls and local tips
Beacon Hill is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Beacon Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Beacon Hill to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Thinking of using The Flashes? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If the day starts at Church of St Alban, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Beacon Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of GU26 and the streets around it. From Hill Road, Glen Close and Harlequin Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile west), Green Cross (1 mile north-west), Grayshott (1 mile south), Hindhead (1 mile south-east) and Barford (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Beacon Hill includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south) and Woolmer Hill School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Pelican pub (0.9 miles south)
Beacon Hill: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Beacon Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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