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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chelsham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Chelsham.
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Chelsham
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Fish and chip van for events in Chelsham, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are often booked for sports club events and race days and fish and chip supper nights.
At a fête or show near Chelsham, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your event in Chelsham
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chelsham
What’s the nearest station to Chelsham?
The closest is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Chelsham close to London?
About 13 miles from central London.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
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 you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Running an event in Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For an event in Chelsham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chelsham. Chelsham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Events in parks such as Ledgers Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
Here we cover the CR6 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Chelsham, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelsham includes Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. For an evening event in Chelsham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Surrey, including Chelsham
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Chelsham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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