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Fish and chip van for parties in Cramhurst, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Cramhurst and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Cramhurst events
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Party fish and chip van in Cramhurst, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Near Cramhurst, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. 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. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Who books party fish and chip van in Cramhurst?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Hosting a chip van party in Cramhurst
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Cramhurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Cramhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cramhurst to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Thinking of using Rodborough Common? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Among the historic houses close to Cramhurst are Loseley Park (4.4 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.9 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Cramhurst is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Cramhurst, we also cover Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Cramhurst include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-east)
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 service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Midsummer parties in Cramhurst stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
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 are ready, fill in our quote form.
Cramhurst questions
Can you serve after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Cramhurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cramhurst.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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