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Party Fish and Chip Van in Old Malden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Old Malden and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Old Malden
Party fish and chip van for your party in Old Malden
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and naming days and christenings.
For a party in Old Malden, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will do the rest. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Parties in Old Malden: homes, halls and local tips
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Parties in Old Malden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Old Malden is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Malden to London (11 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Parks such as Hogsmill LNR typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Anywhere in KT19, KT4 and KT5, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Old Malden, we also cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Old Malden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Old Malden
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Old Malden?
Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What do children eat?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Old Malden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Old Malden
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire 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