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Party Fish and Chip Van in Leatherhead
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Leatherhead and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Leatherhead?
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Party fish and chip van in Leatherhead, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and children’s parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Garden parties are a favourite in Leatherhead, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. We just need a level spot. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the KT22 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Leatherhead to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
A green space like River Mole LNR is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For guests coming by train, Leatherhead has its own station, Leatherhead station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Leatherhead, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in KT22 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Leatherhead is on the A24 and A245, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke's Head Public House (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Leatherhead
What else we do in Leatherhead
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Leatherhead questions
Could you trade in River Mole LNR?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell us how many children are coming
It is worth telling the neighbours.
A few lights around the van look great.
Step by step
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. In Leatherhead, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- 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 fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Leatherhead
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever the occasion in Leatherhead, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (3.4 miles south-west) and The Homewood (4.5 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- 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