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Party Fish and Chip Van in Shortfield Common
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Shortfield Common and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Party fish and chip van for Shortfield Common events
About our party fish and chip van in Shortfield Common
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it’s street parties and neighbourhood events and children’s parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Shortfield Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Shortfield Common
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Shortfield Common
Also in Shortfield Common
Party venues around Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Around Shortfield Common, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Shortfield Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Shortfield Common is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. Whether your party is on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shortfield Common include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Shortfield Common questions
Is Shortfield Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Shortfield Common from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shortfield Common
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
For event organisers in Shortfield Common
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Let your neighbours know
- Have a back-up for special diets
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. A summer party in Shortfield Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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