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Party Fish and Chip Van in St John's
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in St John's? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in St John's
Party fish and chip van in St John's, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for retirement parties and summer garden parties.
Around St John's, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send us a photo of the drive
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a party in St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. People in St John's 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. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you had Brookwood Lye in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Parties anywhere in GU21 and GU22 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A324 close by, St John's is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near St John's include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. For a late-May party in St John's, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books party fish and chip van in St John's?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
A christening at St John's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
FAQs for St John's
Which station is closest to St John's?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is St John's close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on my drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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