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Party Fish and Chip Van for Guildford events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Guildford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family parties with children
- Anniversary celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Guildford events
Events we cater in Guildford
It feels like a treat.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Children’s parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Party fish and chip van in Guildford, fried fresh
For children, there is sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. For big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Parties in Guildford can be anywhere from a home to a function room. The van just needs a level spot outside. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Also near Guildford
Other occasions in Guildford
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Guildford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Hosting a chip van party in Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Bookings in Guildford come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
If you had Stoke Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Guildford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A3 and A25, Guildford is easy for us to reach. For parties just outside Guildford, we cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Guildford has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guildford include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Guildford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Guildford?
The closest is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Guildford?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Guildford
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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. To send them, send us your details through 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