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Party Fish and Chip Van in South Merstham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in South Merstham.
- Birthday parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Book the van in South Merstham
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let your neighbours know
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the van.
Party fish and chip van in South Merstham, fried fresh
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and reunions and family get-togethers.
Parties around South Merstham are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning a party in South Merstham
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. From the centre of South Merstham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in South Merstham: Merstham station. If the day starts at All Saints', the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. South Merstham is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Merstham include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (less than half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in South Merstham until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Places near South Merstham
More for events in South Merstham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in South Merstham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in South Merstham and across Surrey
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in South Merstham
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Merstham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Events we cater in South Merstham
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
In South Merstham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family parties with children
- Leaving parties
A green space like Nutfield Marshes is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a 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 lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Common questions in South Merstham
Which station is closest to South Merstham?
South Merstham has its own station: Merstham station.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints': can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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