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Party Fish and Chip Van in Walton on the Hill
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Walton on the Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Walton on the Hill?
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About our party fish and chip van in Walton on the Hill
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It is food every generation enjoys. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and kids’ birthday parties.
Country parties near Walton on the Hill suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in Walton on the Hill
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Walton on the Hill?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Walton on the Hill, 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Walton on the Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a chip van party in Walton on the Hill
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the KT20 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Walton on the Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of using Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If guests are coming by rail, Tadworth station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Walton on the Hill is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Walton on the Hill include the B2220, so getting the van to your party is simple. Close by, we cover parties in Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
A little further out are Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Walton on the Hill include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Walton on the Hill include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
Events we cater in Walton on the Hill
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
In Walton on the Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Walton on the Hill
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Walton on the Hill
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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