Surrey · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Beare Green, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Beare Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Beare Green
About our party fish and chip van in Beare Green
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for street parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Beare Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Events we cater in Beare Green
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
A christening at Church of St Mary Magdalene followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Beare Green
Also in Beare Green
Beare Green parties: what to know
Beare Green is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Beare Green and the surrounding area. Beare Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Beare Green to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Holmwood station is in Beare Green itself. Thinking of using Newdigate Brickworks? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Beare Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Leith Grove, Leith Road and Merebank or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Holmwood Corner (1 mile north), South Holmwood (1 mile north), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (2 miles south) and Ockley (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (8 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Common questions in Beare Green
Do you come out to small places like Beare Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Beare Green.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Beare Green until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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