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Fish and chip van for parties in Fickleshole, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Fickleshole and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Fickleshole
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan where the queue stands.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Party fish and chip van in Fickleshole, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce.
A country party near Fickleshole is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Fickleshole
What’s the nearest station to Fickleshole?
The closest is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Hosting a chip van party in Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in CR6, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Fickleshole to London (13 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Leonard, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We take the van to parties all over CR6. From Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Fickleshole, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (less than half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, it’s light in Fickleshole until about 9:20pm, 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fickleshole?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why Fickleshole hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Fickleshole and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Fickleshole
Other occasions in Fickleshole
Where the van can park in Fickleshole
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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