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Party Fish and Chip Van in Friday Street
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Friday Street and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Friday Street
Friday Street: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Friday Street?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Friday Street
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for engagement parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Friday Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Events we cater in Friday Street
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Parties in Friday Street: homes, halls and local tips
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Friday Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Friday Street to Guildford (9 miles away).
A green space like Wotton and Abinger Commons is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Friday Street is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a house on Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Friday Street
Other occasions in Friday Street
What affects the price in Friday Street
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Friday Street, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- A picture of the parking spot helps
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Friday Street. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Friday Street
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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