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Fish and chip van for parties in Ockley, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Ockley.
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Ockley
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Ockley
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Typical bookings include street parties and retirement celebrations, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Ockley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Count children separately
Keep the queue away from the road.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Questions from Ockley
Do you come out to small places like Ockley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ockley from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do street parties?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Party venues around Ockley
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you had Wallis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. After a christening at a church like St John's Church, 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 Ockley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to parties in Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Autumn and winter parties in Ockley 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.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What else we do in Ockley
Where the van can park in Ockley
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Ockley
It’s a real treat for guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
For party guests on the train, Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Ockley
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Ockley and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read 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