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Fish and chip van for parties in Smallfield, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Smallfield.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Smallfield?
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Show us where the van would go
- Confirm allergies by email
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A few lights around the van look great.
Party fish and chip van in Smallfield, cooked to order
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and children’s parties, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Parties around Smallfield are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Surrey, including Smallfield
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Smallfield
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Smallfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Smallfield
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Midsummer parties in Smallfield stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
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
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Smallfield parties: what to know
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. People in Smallfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Smallfield is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Smallfield to Guildford (20 miles away).
Parties anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Smallfield we cover include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Plough and Furrow pub (less than half a mile east)
Places near Smallfield
More for events in Smallfield
Smallfield: your questions answered
How far is Smallfield from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on my drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
- 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