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Fish and chip van for parties in Pachesham Park, Surrey
Party fish and chip van in Pachesham Park: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Pachesham Park?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Pachesham Park
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. For reunions and family get-togethers and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Pachesham Park suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Pachesham Park questions
Could you trade in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Pachesham Park from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Pachesham Park parties: what to know
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. From the centre of Pachesham Park to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pachesham Park to Guildford (11 miles away).
Thinking of using River Mole LNR? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ashtead station, about 1.3 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Pachesham Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in KT22 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a party on streets such as Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Pachesham Park, we cover Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Pachesham Park include Danes Hill School (1 mile north-west) and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure the van can park legally
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Autumn and winter parties in Pachesham Park get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Occasions we serve in Pachesham Park
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Children’s parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Pachesham Park include The Homewood (3 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-east). 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
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Pachesham Park
Other occasions in Pachesham Park
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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