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Fish and chip van for parties in Epsom Downs, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your party in Epsom Downs. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Fresh fish and chips in Epsom Downs
Party venues around Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Epsom Downs will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Epsom Downs is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (2.1 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.6 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Guests arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Epsom Downs: Epsom Downs station. Epsom Downs is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in KT17, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Epsom Downs, we also cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Epsom Downs include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
How our party fish and chip van works in Epsom Downs
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthdays and family celebrations after a christening.
Near Epsom Downs, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Epsom Downs 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 park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Epsom Downs
Which station is closest to Epsom Downs?
Epsom Downs has its own station: Epsom Downs station.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Have a back-up for special diets
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Also near Epsom Downs
Also in Epsom Downs
Why choose party fish and chip van in Epsom Downs?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Epsom Downs:
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you had Priest Hill in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
- 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