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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fetcham, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Fetcham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Fetcham
Fish and chip van for events in Fetcham, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We are often asked to cater horse and dog shows and crew and volunteer catering, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Fetcham, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Occasions we serve in Fetcham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Oakfield Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Fetcham
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Fetcham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Common questions in Fetcham
Is Fetcham close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come 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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Places near Fetcham
Other occasions in Fetcham
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Fetcham 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Running an event in Fetcham
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT22, we can bring the van to you. Fetcham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fetcham to Guildford (10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St. Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Fetcham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the KT22 and KT23 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road, wherever the van can park. Fetcham is on the B2122, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
- Schools near Fetcham include Therfield School (1.4 miles north-east) and Yehudi Menuhin School (1.4 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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