Surrey · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Sunbury-on-Thames events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Sunbury-on-Thames. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Sunbury-on-Thames
Party fish and chip van in Sunbury-on-Thames, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater children’s parties and big birthdays.
In a town like Sunbury-on-Thames, a garden party with the van on the drive is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. We just need a level spot. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Sunbury-on-Thames
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Party venues around Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sunbury-on-Thames and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If the day starts at St Saviour, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Guests arriving by train should know that Sunbury station serves Sunbury-on-Thames directly.
For parties in TW16, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your party is on Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Sunbury-on-Thames is on the A244 and A308, which makes the journey straightforward. For parties just outside Sunbury-on-Thames, we cover Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Sunbury-on-Thames include St Paul's Catholic College (under half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Sunbury-on-Thames
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Street parties
- Family parties with children
- Anniversary celebrations
- Get-togethers with old friends
Thinking of using Sunbury Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Give us separate numbers for children
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. In Sunbury-on-Thames, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Sunbury-on-Thames
What’s the nearest station to Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury station, in Sunbury-on-Thames itself.
Can you serve after a service at St Saviour?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Do you do street parties?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Sunbury-on-Thames, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Sunbury-on-Thames
Other occasions in Sunbury-on-Thames
- 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