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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hookwood events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hookwood and the surrounding area.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Fresh fish and chips in Hookwood
About our fish and chip van for events in Hookwood
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for sports days and village fêtes.
At a field event near Hookwood, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Hookwood and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Hookwood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hookwood to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Manorfield Primary and Nursery School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the RH6 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hookwood, we also cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hookwood?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, Horley station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Hookwood
More for events in Hookwood
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Summer events in Hookwood have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in Hookwood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Hookwood
Is Hookwood close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Hookwood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
- 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