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Fish and chip van for parties in Gatton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Gatton and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Gatton
How our party fish and chip van works in Gatton
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for neighbourhood get-togethers and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Country parties near Gatton suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Gatton
- Bookings across Surrey, including Gatton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. For a late-May party in Gatton, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Party venues around Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. In and around Gatton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Andrew's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Gatton is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RH2 and RH1, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Gatton include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Places near Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Show us where the van would go
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
FAQs for Gatton
Do you come 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.
What’s the nearest station to Gatton?
The closest is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Gatton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Gatton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Gatton
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
A green space like Nutfield Marshes is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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