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Fish and chip van for parties in Chilworth, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Chilworth.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van for Chilworth events
Party fish and chip van in Chilworth, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it’s children’s parties and get-togethers with old friends, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Chilworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Common questions in Chilworth
Which station is closest to Chilworth?
Chilworth has its own station: Chilworth station.
How far is Chilworth from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What do children eat?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a late-May party in Chilworth, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Chilworth, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chilworth. Chilworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
A green space like Shalford Mill is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For party guests on the train, Chilworth station is in Chilworth itself. Chilworth is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A248, Chilworth is simple for us to get to with the van. For parties just outside Chilworth, we cover Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Percy Arms (within half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Chilworth
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Thomas, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Count children separately
- Let your neighbours know
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
- 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