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Party Fish and Chip Van for Elmbridge Village events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Elmbridge Village. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Children’s parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Elmbridge Village events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How our party fish and chip van works in Elmbridge Village
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We are often asked to cater christenings and naming days and engagement parties, serving gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
A country party near Elmbridge Village is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Elmbridge Village
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Elmbridge Village book the van for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Other occasions in Elmbridge Village
Hosting a chip van party in Elmbridge Village
Elmbridge Village is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Elmbridge Village to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Elmbridge Village is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Elmbridge Village to Guildford (8 miles away).
Elmbridge Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of GU6 and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Elmbridge Road and Essex Drive or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Elmbridge Village we cover include Rowly (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-west), Loxhill (2 miles west), Hascombe (2 miles west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west), Reigate (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Elmbridge Village includes Hydon's Ball and Lower Lake.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Count children separately
- Show us where the van would go
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, it’s light in Elmbridge Village until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Elmbridge Village questions
How far is Elmbridge Village from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Elmbridge Village?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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