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Party Fish and Chip Van for Tilford Reeds events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Tilford Reeds and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
A chip van near Tilford Reeds
Party venues around Tilford Reeds
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Tilford Reeds or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Tilford Reeds is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in GU10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For parties just outside Tilford Reeds, we cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
How our party fish and chip van works in Tilford Reeds
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for birthday parties and family celebrations after a christening.
Country parties near Tilford Reeds suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Tilford Reeds
What’s the nearest station to Tilford Reeds?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Tilford Reeds close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Where the van can park in Tilford Reeds
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Tilford Reeds, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Who books party fish and chip van in Tilford Reeds?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
Thinking of using Moor Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in 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