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Fish and chip van for parties in Parkgate, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Parkgate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Book the van in Parkgate
Where the van can park in Parkgate
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 clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How our party fish and chip van works in Parkgate
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and christenings and naming days, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Parkgate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
For event organisers in Parkgate
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, it is light in Parkgate until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Parkgate, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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FAQs for Parkgate
How far is Parkgate from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Parkgate. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Parkgate
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Parkgate as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Parkgate to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Parkgate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH5, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Parkgate we cover include Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Parkgate includes Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Who books party fish and chip van in Parkgate?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family parties with children
Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Show us where the van would go
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
A few lights around the van look great.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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