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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Esher
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Esher. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Esher events
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Summer fêtes in Esher have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Esher, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Esher
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We’re frequently asked to cater village fêtes and charity fundraisers and community events, with chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Summer fairs around Esher are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Esher events: pitches and permissions
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Around Esher, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A school like Milbourne Lodge School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in KT10, KT7 and KT8, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Esher on the A244 and A307, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Esher, we cover West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (less than half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher Church School (under half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Albert Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Esher hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Esher
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Esher and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
If your event is in Claremont Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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FAQs for Esher
Can the van park in Claremont Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Esher?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Esher?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Esher
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- 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