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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charlwood, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Charlwood and across Surrey.
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Charlwood
About our fish and chip van for events in Charlwood
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a field event near Charlwood, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Event catering near Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. In and around Charlwood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Charlwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Events in parks such as Edolph's Copse need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Charlwood Village Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
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Perfect for your event in Charlwood
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Charlwood:
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. December events in Charlwood 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Charlwood questions
Which station is closest to Charlwood?
Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Charlwood. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Charlwood hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Charlwood
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Food your guests will love
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
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charlwood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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