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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burstow, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Burstow and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Burstow
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Burstow
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and food for volunteers.
For a village fête or field event near Burstow, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Burstow, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Places near Burstow
Other occasions in Burstow
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Burstow
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Oakwood School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Burstow
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Burstow questions
Can you come to a school fair in Burstow?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Burstow close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Event catering near Burstow
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Around Burstow, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Bartholomew? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, Gatwick Airport station is about 1.3 miles away.
We cover events in every part of RH6. From Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burstow include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile south)
- 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