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Fish and chip van for parties in Hatchford, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Hatchford and across Surrey.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van for Hatchford events
Party fish and chip van for your party in Hatchford
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood events, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
Country parties near Hatchford suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Common questions in Hatchford
Do you come out to small places like Hatchford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hatchford from London?
Roughly 20 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. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
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What else we do in Hatchford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hatchford hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Hatchford, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Hatchford parties: what to know
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the KT11 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Hatchford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the KT11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Hatchford, we also cover Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Swan pub (under half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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