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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Abinger Bottom events
Fish and chip van for events in Abinger Bottom: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
Book the van in Abinger Bottom
How our fish and chip van for events works in Abinger Bottom
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and agricultural and country shows.
At a field event near Abinger Bottom, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Abinger Bottom
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Abinger Bottom, people book us for events such as:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Club open days
- Community festivals
Events in parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Event catering near Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For an event in Abinger Bottom, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Belmont Prep School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting 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.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December events in Abinger Bottom lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Where the van can park in Abinger Bottom
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Abinger Bottom
Other occasions in Abinger Bottom
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Abinger Bottom
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Abinger Bottom?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Abinger Bottom?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Abinger Bottom hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
What affects the price in Abinger Bottom
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Abinger Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, 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