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Fish and chip van for parties in Munstead Heath, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Munstead Heath and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Book the van in Munstead Heath
Common questions in Munstead Heath
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Party fish and chip van in Munstead Heath, cooked to order
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Munstead Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Autumn and winter parties in Munstead Heath get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a 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.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Munstead Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Munstead Heath
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Godalming station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Munstead Heath parties: what to know
Munstead Heath is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Munstead Heath and nearby villages. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Parks such as Phillips Memorial Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Within reach of Munstead Heath are historic houses such as Loseley Park (3 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (4.3 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Munstead Heath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU8, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Munstead Heath we cover include Thorncombe Street (1 mile east), Hascombe (2 miles south-east), Birtley Green (2 miles east), Bramley (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Munstead Heath includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Godalming College (1 mile west) and St Hilary's School (1.3 miles north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Munstead Heath?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Munstead Heath
More for events in Munstead Heath
- 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