Surrey · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Thorpe Green and across Surrey.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Book the van in Thorpe Green
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- A photo of the parking spot helps
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Party fish and chip van in Thorpe Green, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Near Thorpe Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Thorpe Green
Other occasions in Thorpe Green
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. A summer party in Thorpe Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- 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 will come back with a clear quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently 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 will work through them with you.
Hosting a chip van party in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For a party in Thorpe Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Thorpe Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Thorpe Green to Guildford (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.1 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in GU25 and TW20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Green Road and Sandhills Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Thorpe Green include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Thorpe Green: your questions answered
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you do street parties?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Thorpe Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use 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