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Party Fish and Chip Van in Keeper's Corner
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Keeper's Corner.
- Summer garden parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van for Keeper's Corner events
Party fish and chip van in Keeper's Corner, cooked to order
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Country parties near Keeper's Corner suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Autumn and winter parties in Keeper's Corner get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Keeper's Corner parties: what to know
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Parties in Keeper's Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Keeper's Corner to Guildford (21 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Gatwick Airport station, about 2.3 miles west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Keeper's Corner are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (4.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Keeper's Corner is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH6 and RH10, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a party at a home on Effingham Road and Redehall Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B2037 close by, Keeper's Corner is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to parties in Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Cannot 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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Keeper's Corner
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Keeper's Corner, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Who books party fish and chip van in Keeper's Corner?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Nearby places to Keeper's Corner
Also in Keeper's Corner
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Keeper's Corner
How far is Keeper's Corner from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Do you come to Keeper's Corner?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Keeper's Corner and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Keeper's Corner?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Keeper's Corner hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Keeper's Corner and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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