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Fish and chip van for parties in Shackleford, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Shackleford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Children’s parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van in Shackleford
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
How our party fish and chip van works in Shackleford
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. We’re often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Shackleford, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure the van can park legally
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Places near Shackleford
Other occasions in Shackleford
Hosting a chip van party in Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shackleford and the surrounding area. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Shackleford are Wanborough Manor (2.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (2.7 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Shackleford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Shackleford, we also cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements 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 are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Shackleford drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Shackleford hosts choose us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shackleford
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Shackleford
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
In Shackleford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Shackleford
What’s the nearest station to Shackleford?
Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
- 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