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Party Fish and Chip Van in Peaslake
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 Peaslake.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van for Peaslake events
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
About our party fish and chip van in Peaslake
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it is big birthdays and retirement parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Peaslake, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Peaslake hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Surrey, including Peaslake
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Peaslake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a late-May party in Peaslake, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
FAQs for Peaslake
Is Peaslake close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Peaslake?
Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Peaslake?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Peaslake and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Events we cater in Peaslake
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, Gomshall station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a photo of the drive
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Peaslake? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parties in Peaslake: homes, halls and local tips
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Peaslake 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, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Mark, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (4.2 miles north-west) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Peaslake, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a party on streets such as Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Peaslake include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Peaslake
Other occasions in Peaslake
- 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