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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chaldon events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Chaldon? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Chaldon
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events in Chaldon, fried fresh
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Chaldon, 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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Perfect for your event in Chaldon
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
In Chaldon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
Events in parks such as Kitchen Copse need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Chaldon
Could you trade in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chaldon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Chaldon, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Chaldon
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What else we do in Chaldon
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Community events around Chaldon
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Chaldon as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Chaldon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chaldon to London (about 15 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Caterham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wherever your event is in CR3, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the B2031, Chaldon is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chaldon include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-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