Surrey · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Holmethorpe, Surrey
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 Holmethorpe.
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events for Holmethorpe events
About our fish and chip van for events in Holmethorpe
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and agricultural and country shows, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Holmethorpe are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Holmethorpe and the whole of Surrey
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Events we cater in Holmethorpe
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Holmethorpe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Holmethorpe questions
Which station is closest to Holmethorpe?
Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Holmethorpe?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
More for events in Holmethorpe
Fairs, fêtes and events in Holmethorpe
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH1 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Redhill station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. School fairs, for a school like East Surrey College, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH1 and RH9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Holmethorpe, we cover South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Holmethorpe include Lime Tree Primary School (under half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December events in Holmethorpe lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Holmethorpe
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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