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Fish and chip van for parties in Charlton, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Charlton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Charlton events
How our party fish and chip van works in Charlton
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Charlton suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning a party in Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. People in Charlton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Charlton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Charlton are historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Thinking of using Sunbury Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
We cover parties in every part of TW17. That could mean a party at a home on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlton include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Places near Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Charlton
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Charlton
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlton?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Charlton and the whole of Surrey
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Charlton
How far is Charlton from London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Charlton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Autumn and winter parties in Charlton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Events we cater in Charlton
It feels like a treat.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Charlton book the van for occasions like:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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