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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ewhurst events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Ewhurst and across Surrey.
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Ewhurst?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ewhurst
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and community festivals.
At a field event near Ewhurst, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer events in Ewhurst have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Running an event in Ewhurst
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For an event in Ewhurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Ewhurst to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the GU6 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ewhurst is on the B2127, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Bulls Head pub (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
More for events in Ewhurst
Events we cater in Ewhurst
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ewhurst, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
What affects the price in Ewhurst
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ewhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Ewhurst questions
Do you come out to small places like Ewhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Ewhurst?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Ewhurst hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Ewhurst and the whole of Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
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.
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 usually the easier option.
- 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