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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bletchingley, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Bletchingley.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Bletchingley
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Fish and chip van for events in Bletchingley, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include food for volunteers and summer fairs, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A fête near Bletchingley might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bletchingley
More for events in Bletchingley
Events we cater in Bletchingley
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in Bletchingley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Bletchingley Village Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Bletchingley hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events in Bletchingley have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Bletchingley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Settle the pitch terms early
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Questions from Bletchingley
Can the van park in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Bletchingley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you come to Bletchingley?
We do. We serve events in Bletchingley and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Running an event in Bletchingley
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Bletchingley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Bletchingley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bletchingley to London (about 18 miles away).
Events in parks such as Kitchen Copse need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in RH1, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bletchingley, we also cover Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Open spaces near Bletchingley include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince Albert Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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