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Party Fish and Chip Van in Dunsfold
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Dunsfold and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Summer garden parties
- Children’s parties
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Dunsfold
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Dunsfold
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Party fish and chip van in Dunsfold, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Typical bookings include engagement parties and kids’ birthday parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Country parties near Dunsfold suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Dunsfold, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- 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.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Dunsfold, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
FAQs for Dunsfold
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Arrange an alternative if needed
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your party in Dunsfold
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Fir Tree Copse normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
Party venues around Dunsfold
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU8, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Dunsfold to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Witley station, about 3.8 miles west, is the nearest station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunsfold, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in GU8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
Places near Dunsfold
What else we do in Dunsfold
- 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