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Party Fish and Chip Van in Farncombe
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Farncombe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties
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Party fish and chip van in Farncombe, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For reunions and family get-togethers and kids’ birthday parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around Farncombe, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Farncombe
Is Farncombe close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Farncombe?
Farncombe has its own station: Farncombe station.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning a party in Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For parties in Farncombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of using Farncombe Wood? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farncombe, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across GU7 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (under half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your party in Farncombe
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
In Farncombe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
Among the historic houses close to Farncombe are Loseley Park (1.2 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Places near Farncombe
What else we do in Farncombe
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farncombe?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Farncombe. There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Farncombe hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. For a late-May party in Farncombe, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Farncombe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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