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Party Fish and Chip Van for Great Bookham events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Great Bookham.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
Fresh fish and chips in Great Bookham
About our party fish and chip van in Great Bookham
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and summer garden parties, with haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Parties around Great Bookham are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Also near Great Bookham
Other occasions in Great Bookham
What affects the price in Great Bookham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Events we cater in Great Bookham
You do not need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Great Bookham, people book us for events such as:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Parks such as River Mole LNR generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Great Bookham drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Great Bookham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van can park legally
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Bookham?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Great Bookham. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Great Bookham
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Great Bookham and across Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Party venues around Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. People in Great Bookham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Great Bookham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. A christening at Church of St Nicolas followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Bookham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in KT23 and KT22, so your party can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Bookham include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Questions from Great Bookham
Can the van park in River Mole LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Great Bookham close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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