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Party Fish and Chip Van for Thames Ditton events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Thames Ditton and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Kids’ birthday parties
A chip van near Thames Ditton
How our party fish and chip van works in Thames Ditton
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. For children’s parties and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Parties around Thames Ditton are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Sunset in Thames Ditton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Thames Ditton
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Thames Ditton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
For party guests on the train, there’s a station right in Thames Ditton: Thames Ditton station.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
For event organisers in Thames Ditton
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Thames Ditton?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Thames Ditton and across Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
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 to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Party venues around Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thames Ditton and the surrounding area. Thames Ditton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Thames Ditton often works. If the day starts at Church of St. Nicholas, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the KT7 postcode area. That could mean a party at a home on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Thames Ditton is on the A307, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to parties in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Thames Ditton include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
FAQs for Thames Ditton
Is Thames Ditton close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do street parties?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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