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Party Fish and Chip Van in Tongham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Tongham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Retirement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Tongham
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Tongham
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and family parties with children.
For a party in Tongham, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll bring everything else. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Tongham: your questions answered
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Tongham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Tongham hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let your neighbours know
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, it’s light in Tongham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Tongham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Places near Tongham
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Parties in Tongham: homes, halls and local tips
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tongham and nearby villages. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Tongham include Wanborough Manor (3.1 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Local halls and clubs near Tongham are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home.
We take the van to parties all over GU10. Streets in the area include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Tongham include The Connaught School (within half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tongham
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- 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