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Party Fish and Chip Van for Whitmoor Vale events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Whitmoor Vale.
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van in Whitmoor Vale
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Midsummer parties in Whitmoor Vale stay bright 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 are eating late.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our party fish and chip van in Whitmoor Vale
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and christenings and naming days, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Whitmoor Vale, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ensure the van can park legally
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What affects the price in Whitmoor Vale
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- 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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Whitmoor Vale? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Whitmoor Vale
Could you trade in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Luke?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Nearby places to Whitmoor Vale
What else we do in Whitmoor Vale
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Planning a party in Whitmoor Vale
Whitmoor Vale is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Whitmoor Vale to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Whitmoor Vale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Whitmoor Vale to Guildford (12 miles away).
A green space like The Flashes is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. A christening at Church of St Luke followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Whitmoor Vale, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU26 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Whitmoor Vale Road and Whitmore Vale or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in Barford (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile east), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Churt (1 mile north) and Grayshott (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (3 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crossways Inn (1 mile north)
Where the van can park in Whitmoor Vale
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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