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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hoe
A menu everybody knows: 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 Hoe.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Hoe
What affects the price in Hoe
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hoe
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. For community open days and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Hoe, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hoe?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. 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.
What you get with us
- We cover Hoe and the whole of Surrey
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Hoe have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Hoe
Community events around Hoe
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. For events in Hoe, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hoe. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mark, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Hoe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU5 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hoe we cover include Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (0.9 miles east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Hoe: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Hoe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Hoe from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hoe?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Hoe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
An event in Colekitchen Down means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- 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