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Fish and chip van for parties in Fernhurst, Surrey
Party fish and chip van in Fernhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Book the van in Fernhurst
About our party fish and chip van in Fernhurst
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and family celebrations after a christening.
Near Fernhurst, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Fernhurst parties: what to know
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Fernhurst is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Within reach of Fernhurst are historic houses such as Cowdray House (4.3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Fernhurst is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the GU27 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (1.1 miles east) and Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Fernhurst
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Fernhurst book the van for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. A summer party in Fernhurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Fernhurst
Also in Fernhurst
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Fernhurst
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read 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