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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hersham events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Hersham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Milestone birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Party fish and chip van in Hersham
Party fish and chip van for your party in Hersham
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. For neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
Around Hersham, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Hersham?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Walton-On-Thames station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Hersham
More for events in Hersham
Hosting a chip van party in Hersham
Hersham is about 1 mile south of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. For parties in Hersham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Thinking of using West End Common? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
For parties in KT12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Police Station Road, Queensway South and Queensway, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Hersham on the A244, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover parties in Burwood Park (1 mile south-west), Walton-on-Thames (1 mile north), Whiteley Village (2 miles south-west), St George's Hill (2 miles west) and Weybridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles east).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Three Rivers Academy (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow Public House (under half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hersham
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Hersham
Can the van park in West End Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hersham?
Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Finish with the birthday cake.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Autumn and winter parties in Hersham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
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’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. 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 book our van in Hersham
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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