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Party Fish and Chip Van in Shere
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Shere? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Shere
Party fish and chip van in Shere, cooked to order
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Near Shere, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Shere parties: what to know
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Shere, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey.
If you had Colekitchen Down in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. A christening at The Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Shere is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in GU5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (less than half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shere includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we serve in Shere
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Whatever the occasion in Shere, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Within reach of Shere are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (2.6 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (2.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A summer party in Shere 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Shere
Also in Shere
Shere questions
Is Shere too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Shere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Shere and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let your neighbours know
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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