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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ditton Hill, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ditton Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Ditton Hill
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At midsummer, events in Ditton Hill stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ditton Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Ditton Hill
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For horse and dog shows and church fêtes, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
In Ditton Hill, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Ditton Hill (KT6, KT9, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ditton Hill?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ditton Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Surbiton station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Common questions in Ditton Hill
Can the van park in Stokes Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Ditton Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to Ditton Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ditton Hill and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Ditton Hill
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Ditton Hill
Other occasions in Ditton Hill
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
As a London location, Ditton Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Event catering near Ditton Hill
Ditton Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. For events in Ditton Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ditton Hill to London (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Stokes Field, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Anywhere in KT6, KT9 and KT7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Love Lane, Herne Road and King's Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Ditton Hill, we also cover Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hook (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile west) and Thames Ditton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile east). Within reach you will find The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Shrewsbury House School (within half a mile east) and Southborough High School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Raintree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.7 miles 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