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Fish and chip van for parties in Mid Holmwood, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Mid Holmwood.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Mid Holmwood?
How our party fish and chip van works in Mid Holmwood
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it is garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Mid Holmwood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Mid Holmwood questions
Can the van park in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Mid Holmwood?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to a street party?
Often, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Events we cater in Mid Holmwood
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Mid Holmwood book the van for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Historic houses near Mid Holmwood include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Put the menu up by the van.
Parties in Mid Holmwood: homes, halls and local tips
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the RH5 area, we can bring the van to you. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mid Holmwood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (under half a mile south)
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Mid Holmwood, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Service time
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mid Holmwood?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Mid Holmwood
Also in Mid Holmwood
- 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