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Party Fish and Chip Van for Westborough events
Party fish and chip van in Westborough: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Children’s parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Westborough
Planning a party in Westborough
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Westborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Westborough include Guildford Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (2.1 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If the day starts at St Francis Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Westborough, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU2, GU1 and GU3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Westborough on the A323, which makes the journey straightforward. For parties just outside Westborough, we cover Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Kings College Guildford (less than half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
About our party fish and chip van in Westborough
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. For street parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
For a party in Westborough, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll do the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
FAQs for Westborough
We are gathering after a service at St Francis Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Westborough?
Guildford station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is there a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Midsummer parties in Westborough stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Westborough
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Show us where the van would go
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let your neighbours know
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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More for events in Westborough
- 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