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Fish and chip van for parties in Strood Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Strood Green.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
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About our party fish and chip van in Strood Green
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Strood Green suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a party in Strood Green
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. In and around Strood Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Strood Green to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Betchworth station is about 1.9 miles away. Strood Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a party on streets such as Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Strood Green include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
Nearby places to Strood Green
What else we do in Strood Green
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Autumn and winter parties in Strood Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Strood Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Strood Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Strood Green?
Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Strood Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Events we cater in Strood Green
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family parties with children
A christening at Christ Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Strood Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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