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Fish and chip van for parties in Redlands, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Redlands.
- Children’s parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties
Fresh fish and chips in Redlands
FAQs for Redlands
Do you come out to small places like Redlands?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Redlands?
Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
About our party fish and chip van in Redlands
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Whether it is kids’ birthday parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
A country party near Redlands is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Party venues around Redlands
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Redlands is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Redlands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Redlands to Guildford (12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.3 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redlands include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Who books party fish and chip van in Redlands?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Redlands book the van for occasions like:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Show us where the van would go
- Mention the van to neighbours
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Also near Redlands
Other occasions in Redlands
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Redlands
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For a late-May party in Redlands, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Redlands, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Redlands? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in 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