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Fish and chip van for parties in Laleham, Surrey
Party fish and chip van in Laleham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Laleham
Party fish and chip van in Laleham, cooked to order
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. Whether it is children’s parties and family celebrations after a christening, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Laleham, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Laleham?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Laleham
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Laleham from London?
About 18 miles from central London.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Laleham
What else we do in Laleham
Planning a party in Laleham
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Laleham. Laleham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Laleham to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Staines station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Parties anywhere in TW18 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Laleham include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Confirm allergies by email
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Laleham?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Laleham:
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
If the day starts at Church of All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a late-May party in Laleham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TW18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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