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Party Fish and Chip Van for Burstow events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Burstow. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Burstow
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How our party fish and chip van works in Burstow
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and engagement parties.
A country party near Burstow is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Places near Burstow
Other occasions in Burstow
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Burstow hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Parties in Burstow: homes, halls and local tips
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Parties in Burstow are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Bartholomew, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
For parties in RH6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Burstow we cover include Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile south)
Events we cater in Burstow
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
In Burstow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
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 will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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, use our quote form.
Burstow: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Burstow?
The closest is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Burstow close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A summer party in Burstow stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
- 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