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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lower Kingswood
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Lower Kingswood and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Family parties with children
A chip van near Lower Kingswood
Party fish and chip van in Lower Kingswood, fried fresh
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. For reunions and family get-togethers and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Country parties near Lower Kingswood suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Other occasions in Lower Kingswood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Lower Kingswood
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Surrey, including Lower Kingswood
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Make sure the van can park legally
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Lower Kingswood
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Kingswood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Autumn and winter parties in Lower Kingswood get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Parties in Lower Kingswood: homes, halls and local tips
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. In and around Lower Kingswood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Lower Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If you had Eyhurst Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. A christening at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Kingswood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in KT20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to parties in Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Lower Kingswood
Can the van park in Eyhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Kingswood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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