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Fish and chip van for parties in Kingswood, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Kingswood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Summer garden parties
- Family parties with children
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Kingswood
Parties in Kingswood: homes, halls and local tips
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kingswood and the surrounding area. Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingswood include Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Guests arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Kingswood: Kingswood station. Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Kingswood include the B2032, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Kingswood, we cover Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingswood include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Kingswood include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Kingswood Arms (less than half a mile north)
How our party fish and chip van works in Kingswood
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. For naming days and christenings and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Parties around Kingswood are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kingswood?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. 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 us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A summer party in Kingswood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Kingswood
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
These are some of the bookings we take around Kingswood:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family celebrations after a christening
A green space like Eyhurst Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Kingswood
How far is Kingswood from London?
About 15 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Kingswood?
Kingswood has its own station: Kingswood station.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
For event organisers in Kingswood
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send us a photo of the drive
After service, we pack up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Where the van can park in Kingswood
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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