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Party Fish and Chip Van for Thorpe events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Thorpe and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Fresh fish and chips in Thorpe
Party fish and chip van in Thorpe, fried fresh
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For reunions and family get-togethers and children’s parties, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Thorpe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Hosting a chip van party in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Bookings in Thorpe come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
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. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Parties anywhere in TW20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the B388 close by, Thorpe is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve parties in Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Thorpe includes Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Local schools include The American School In England (under half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Thorpe, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Thorpe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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Thorpe questions
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
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. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Thorpe?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Thorpe?
Yes, we do. Thorpe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Who books party fish and chip van in Thorpe?
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Children’s parties
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Naming days and christenings
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Thorpe
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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