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Party Fish and Chip Van for Blackbrook events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Blackbrook and across Surrey.
- Leaving parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Blackbrook
How our party fish and chip van works in Blackbrook
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Typical bookings include kids’ birthday parties and retirement parties, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Blackbrook, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Blackbrook
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Blackbrook
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Blackbrook
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Blackbrook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties
A christening at Church of St John the Evangelist followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Blackbrook get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Parties in Blackbrook: homes, halls and local tips
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Blackbrook to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Blackbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of using Inholms Clay Pit? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Blackbrook, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover parties in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near Blackbrook include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Blackbrook questions
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Blackbrook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
Do you come to Blackbrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Blackbrook is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on my drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Places near Blackbrook
Also in Blackbrook
- 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