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Fish and chip van for parties in Godalming, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Godalming and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Godalming
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Party fish and chip van in Godalming, cooked to order
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and street parties, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Parties around Godalming are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Godalming. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Godalming hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Surrey, including Godalming
See how we price and the cost guide.
Places near Godalming
Also in Godalming
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Godalming or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Godalming is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
If guests are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Godalming: Godalming station. If the day starts at St Edmund Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU7 and GU8, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a party at a home on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A3100 and B2130, Godalming is easy for us to reach for your party. For parties just outside Godalming, we cover Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (under half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your party in Godalming
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A green space like Phillips Memorial Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Godalming
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. For a late-May party in Godalming, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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