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Party Fish and Chip Van in Horne
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Horne.
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Horne
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About our party fish and chip van in Horne
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Typical bookings include street parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Horne, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Horne: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Horne
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Parties in Horne: homes, halls and local tips
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. For parties in Horne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Horne. Horne is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Horne is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party at a home on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horne includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What else we do in Horne
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Occasions we serve in Horne
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Horne book the van for occasions like:
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A christening at Church of St Mary the Virgin followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Autumn and winter parties in Horne get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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