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Party Fish and Chip Van in Forest Green
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Forest Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Forest Green
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About our party fish and chip van in Forest Green
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We are often asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and birthday parties, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
A country party near Forest Green is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Forest Green
- Bookings across Surrey, including Forest Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Forest Green
More for events in Forest Green
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Forest Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Forest Green
Is Forest Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Forest Green?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Midsummer parties in Forest Green stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Planning a party in Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Forest Green to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forest Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Ockley station is about 2.6 miles away. Forest Green is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the RH5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Horsham Road and Ockley Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Forest Green we cover include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Forest Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Parrot pub (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: 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