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Fish and chip van for parties in Sutton Abinger, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Sutton Abinger and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How our party fish and chip van works in Sutton Abinger
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and children’s parties.
In a small place like Sutton Abinger, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sutton Abinger?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Sutton Abinger hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Sutton Abinger questions
How far is Sutton Abinger from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Sutton Abinger too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Sutton Abinger?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Party venues around Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For parties in Sutton Abinger, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
A christening at Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Within reach of Sutton Abinger are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (4.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Abinger includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Sutton Abinger include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a late-May party in Sutton Abinger, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Places near Sutton Abinger
More for events in Sutton Abinger
Events we cater in Sutton Abinger
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
These are some of the bookings we take in Sutton Abinger and Surrey:
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
What affects the price in Sutton Abinger
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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