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Fish and chip van for parties in Headley, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your party in Headley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Milestone birthdays
Book the van in Headley
Party fish and chip van in Headley, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We are often asked to cater birthday parties and engagement parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A country party near Headley is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Parties in Headley: homes, halls and local tips
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Headley is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Headley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles south-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Headley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in KT18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Headley include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Towns and villages near Headley
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. For a late-May party in Headley, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or KT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Show us where the van would go
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Plan cover in case of showers.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Headley
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Headley
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Headley
Is Headley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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