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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Abinger Hammer events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Abinger Hammer. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
Book the van in Abinger Hammer
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Abinger Hammer, and we will check the date and send a price.
Fish and chip van for events in Abinger Hammer, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and summer fairs.
A fête near Abinger Hammer might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Abinger Hammer is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
An event in Colekitchen Down means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Abinger Hammer, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Abinger Hammer includes Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local pubs include Abinger Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Questions from Abinger Hammer
Is Abinger Hammer close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December events in Abinger Hammer lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your event in Abinger Hammer
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
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A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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