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Party Fish and Chip Van in Penny Pot
Party fish and chip van in Penny Pot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book the van in Penny Pot
Party fish and chip van for your party in Penny Pot
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and milestone birthdays.
Country parties near Penny Pot suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Penny Pot parties: what to know
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the GU24 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Penny Pot is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Lawrence followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre.
We serve parties across GU24 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Penny Pot, we cover Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Penny Pot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Perfect for your party in Penny Pot
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (4.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Towns and villages near Penny Pot
What else we do in Penny Pot
FAQs for Penny Pot
Can the van park in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Penny Pot too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a late-May party in Penny Pot, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Surrey, including Penny Pot
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, 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