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Party Fish and Chip Van for Ockford Ridge events
Party fish and chip van in Ockford Ridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Party fish and chip van in Ockford Ridge
How our party fish and chip van works in Ockford Ridge
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Typical bookings include family reunions and naming days and christenings, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
A country party near Ockford Ridge is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Give us separate numbers for children
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Ockford Ridge questions
Do you come out to small places like Ockford Ridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist's 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. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you come to Ockford Ridge?
We do. Ockford Ridge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, generally. Let us know numbers and ages.
Perfect for your party in Ockford Ridge
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, it’s light in Ockford Ridge until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Planning a party in Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. Around Ockford Ridge, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A green space like Rodborough Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Ockford Ridge is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party at a home on Rake Lane and Station Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Ockford Ridge
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Ockford Ridge hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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