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Party Fish and Chip Van in Reigate
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Reigate and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Street parties
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van for Reigate events
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Reigate
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. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Reigate often happen at home or in a local hall. The van works at both, given somewhere to park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Reigate hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
A few lights around the van look great.
Questions from Reigate
How far is Reigate from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Castle Grounds?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What do children eat?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Party venues around Reigate
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Around Reigate, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you had Castle Grounds in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For guests coming by train, Reigate station serves Reigate directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Reigate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in RH2 and RH1 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Church Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Reigate sits on or near the A25 and A217, so getting the van to your party is simple. For parties just outside Reigate, we cover South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Reigate College (less than half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (within half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Places near Reigate
Other occasions in Reigate
Who books party fish and chip van in Reigate?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
A christening at Church of St Mary Magdalene followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Reigate is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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