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Party Fish and Chip Van in Tadworth
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Tadworth.
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van for Tadworth events
How our party fish and chip van works in Tadworth
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Tadworth, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will do the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Tadworth
It feels like a treat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tadworth and Surrey:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tadworth?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Tadworth hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Tadworth parties: what to know
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Bookings in Tadworth come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Tadworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tadworth to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (3.9 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.2 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Thinking of using Merland Rise Recreational Ground? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tadworth, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the KT20 and KT18 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Tadworth, we cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Open spaces near Tadworth include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Tadworth include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Tadworth drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Tadworth
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What do children eat?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Do you cover Tadworth?
Yes, we do. Tadworth is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Tadworth
What else we do in Tadworth
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let your neighbours know
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Tadworth
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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