Surrey · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Shipley Bridge
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Shipley Bridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Shipley Bridge
About our party fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and kids’ birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
Near Shipley Bridge, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Shipley Bridge
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Shipley Bridge and across Surrey
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- 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 you book.
On the menu in Shipley Bridge
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning a party in Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. For a party in Shipley Bridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shipley Bridge. Shipley Bridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you had Worth Park Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Shipley Bridge we cover include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Shipley Bridge includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Shipley Bridge include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Shipley Bridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Shipley Bridge is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Perfect for your party in Shipley Bridge
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for Shipley Bridge
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Shipley Bridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Make sure the van can park legally
- A photo of the parking spot helps
Plan where the queue stands.
Put the menu up by the van.
- 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