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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horton, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Horton and across Surrey.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Horton
Community events around Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Horton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Horton to London (13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Horton, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in KT19 and KT9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Whether your event is on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horton include Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Fish and chip van for events in Horton, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and sports days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips.
A fête near Horton might be on a field with no mains power; 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 Horton?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Surrey, including Horton
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Horton?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Horton and Surrey:
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
If your event is in Horton Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Horton
Other occasions in Horton
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer fêtes in Horton have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Horton
Which station is closest to Horton?
The closest is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Horton Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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