Surrey · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Esher
Bring the chip shop to your party in Esher. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Esher?
What affects the price in Esher
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Party fish and chip van in Esher, fried fresh
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. Whether it is naming days and christenings and summer garden parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Parties around Esher are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Occasions we serve in Esher
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Esher can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party in Esher. At midsummer, it’s light in Esher until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Esher: your questions answered
Is Esher close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Esher?
Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What do children eat?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Planning a party in Esher
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Esher as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Esher to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Parks such as Claremont Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Within reach of Esher are historic houses such as The Homewood (1.8 miles south-west) and Hampton Court Palace (2.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in KT10, KT7 and KT8, we can fry fresh for your guests. From High Street, Station Road and Warren Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Esher is on the A244 and A307, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (less than half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (under half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Albert Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Towns and villages near Esher
Also in Esher
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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