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Fish and chip van for parties in Warlingham, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Warlingham.
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Warlingham?
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About our party fish and chip van in Warlingham
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We serve pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and children’s parties.
Around Warlingham, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Warlingham
Is Warlingham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Plan where the queue stands.
A few lights around the van look great.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Warlingham and across Surrey
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Warlingham parties: what to know
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For parties in Warlingham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Warlingham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Warlingham to London (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Upper Warlingham station is about 0.9 miles away. A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6 and CR3. That could mean a party at a home on Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Warlingham sits on or near the B269 and B270, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Warlingham include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Who books party fish and chip van in Warlingham?
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
In Warlingham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Children’s parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Within reach of Warlingham are historic houses such as Addington Palace (3.5 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Warlingham drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can 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