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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kingswood, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Kingswood.
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Kingswood events
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About our fish and chip van for events in Kingswood
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s agricultural and country shows and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Kingswood are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Kingswood
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Kingswood, people book us for occasions like:
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
An event in Eyhurst Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Kingswood hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Kingswood
Do you trade at school fairs around Kingswood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you trade in Eyhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near Kingswood
More for events in Kingswood
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Kingswood, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Event catering near Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kingswood. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Kingswood to London (15 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Tadworth Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Kingswood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20. Your event could be at a house on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place, wherever the van can park. With the B2032 close by, Kingswood is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Kingswood we cover include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingswood include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
- 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