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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Abinger Common
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Abinger Common.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Abinger Common
Should I sort the food myself?
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 event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Abinger Common
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Abinger Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Questions from Abinger Common
Which station is closest to Abinger Common?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Abinger Common
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Around Abinger Common, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Abinger Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Common to Guildford (8 miles away).
If your event is in Wotton and Abinger Commons, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across RH5. Local streets include Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Abinger Common, we also cover Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Abinger Common includes Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Where the van can park in Abinger Common
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Abinger Common
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Abinger Common, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Abinger Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Abinger Common
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abinger Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Belmont Prep School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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