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Fish and chip van for parties in Compton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Compton and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van for Compton events
Party fish and chip van for your party in Compton
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. For street parties and naming days and christenings, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
Country parties near Compton suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Hosting a chip van party in Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Compton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Compton to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west. Thinking of using Moor Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU9. Streets in the area include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to parties in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Compton
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Compton can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Towns and villages near Compton
Also in Compton
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Surrey, including Compton
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Compton drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Compton questions
Is Compton close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at St Marys Parish Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Compton?
We do. We serve events in Compton and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Compton
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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