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Fish and chip van for parties in Meadvale, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your party in Meadvale. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
A chip van near Meadvale
Party fish and chip van in Meadvale, cooked to order
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and milestone birthdays, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Around Meadvale, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Meadvale
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Meadvale? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Plan cover in case of showers.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Hosting a chip van party in Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Meadvale, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Meadvale to Guildford (17 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Meadvale Hall, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Meadvale is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in RH2 and RH1, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Meadvale is on the A2044, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Meadvale includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Meadvale include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For a late-May party in Meadvale, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Meadvale
Can you serve after a service at Meadvale Hall?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Meadvale?
The closest is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Meadvale
What else we do in Meadvale
Perfect for your party in Meadvale
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
Thinking of using Earlswood Common? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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