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Party Fish and Chip Van in Ramsnest Common
Bring the chip shop to your party in Ramsnest Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
Planning an event in Ramsnest Common?
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Party fish and chip van in Ramsnest Common, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Whether it is engagement parties and summer garden parties, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips and more.
A country party near Ramsnest Common is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Ramsnest Common and the whole of Surrey
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. A summer party in Ramsnest Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Ramsnest Common questions
How far is Ramsnest Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ramsnest Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you cover Ramsnest Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ramsnest Common is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Plan where the queue stands.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Events we cater in Ramsnest Common
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday parties
- Children’s parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Witley station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Ramsnest Common
More for events in Ramsnest Common
Hosting a chip van party in Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Ramsnest Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Ramsnest Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ramsnest Common, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the GU8 postcode area. Local streets include Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Ramsnest Common, we also cover Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
- 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