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Fish and chip van for parties in Woodmansterne, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Woodmansterne and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
- Birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Woodmansterne
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Woodmansterne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Party fish and chip van in Woodmansterne, cooked to order
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. Whether it is birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
Parties around Woodmansterne are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
FAQs for Woodmansterne
Can the van park in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you cover Woodmansterne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Woodmansterne. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Woodmansterne
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
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.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Autumn and winter parties in Woodmansterne get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
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Why choose party fish and chip van in Woodmansterne?
It’s a real treat for guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
If you had Fames Rough in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Woodmansterne and the whole of Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Hosting a chip van party in Woodmansterne
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. People in Woodmansterne book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Woodmansterne to London (13 miles away).
If the day starts at St Peter's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (3.9 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodmansterne, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the SM7 and CR5 postcode area. From Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Woodmansterne we cover include Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodmansterne include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Banstead Preparatory School (1.4 miles north-west) and Woodcote High School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mint pub (0.9 miles west)
- 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