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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Keeper's Corner events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Keeper's Corner.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Keeper's Corner?
Fish and chip van for events in Keeper's Corner, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for food for volunteers and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
A fête near Keeper's Corner might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Keeper's Corner events: pitches and permissions
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings in Keeper's Corner come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Copthorne CofE Junior School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, Gatwick Airport station is about 2.3 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH6 and RH10, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Effingham Road and Redehall Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B2037, Keeper's Corner is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Keeper's Corner include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Occasions we serve in Keeper's Corner
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Bartholomew? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
FAQs for Keeper's Corner
How far is Keeper's Corner from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Keeper's Corner?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Also near Keeper's Corner
What else we do in Keeper's Corner
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Keeper's Corner have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Keeper's Corner
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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