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Party Fish and Chip Van for Frimley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Frimley and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Big birthdays
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Party fish and chip van in Frimley, fried fresh
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and family parties with children.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Frimley often happen at home or in a local hall. A chip van suits either, given somewhere to park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A summer party in Frimley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
More for events in Frimley
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
FAQs for Frimley
We are gathering after a service at St. Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Frimley?
The closest is Frimley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Occasions we serve in Frimley
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Frimley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
Thinking of using Frimley Lodge Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Party venues around Frimley
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. Around Frimley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Frimley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Frimley to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Frimley station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. If the day starts at St. Peter's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We take the van to parties all over the GU16 and GU15 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Frimley is on the A325 and B311, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Frimley, we also cover Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Frimley include Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east) and Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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