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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horley, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Horley.
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Horley events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Horley
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and feeding event crew.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Horley suit a chip van: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Horley. In Horley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Horley
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Nearby places to Horley
Other occasions in Horley
What affects the price in Horley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Perfect for your event in Horley
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
In Horley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Running an event in Horley
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Horley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Horley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Horley Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. A summer fête at St Wilfrid's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. 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.
Events anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Horley include the A23 and B2036, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Horley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (under half a mile west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Horley
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Horley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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