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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Gatton
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Gatton.
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Gatton
How our fish and chip van for events works in Gatton
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for community open days and country shows.
At a fête or show near Gatton, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Gatton 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Gatton
What’s the nearest station to Gatton?
Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Could you trade in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Gatton.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Places near Gatton
Also in Gatton
Events we cater in Gatton
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Gatton book the van for events such as:
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Events in parks such as Nutfield Marshes need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Gatton
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Running an event in Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. People in Gatton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Gatton to London (about 17 miles away).
A summer fête at St Andrew's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. School fairs, for a school like Lime Tree Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over RH2 and RH1 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Gatton we cover include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gatton
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and 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