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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lingfield
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 Lingfield.
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Lingfield
About our fish and chip van for events in Lingfield
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and we are frequently booked for club open days and sports days.
Around Lingfield, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Where the van can park in Lingfield
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lingfield
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Lingfield
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
For visitors coming by rail, Lingfield has its own station, Lingfield station.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Lingfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lingfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Lingfield questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Lingfield from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What affects the price in Lingfield
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lingfield, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lingfield
Lingfield is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Around Lingfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
If your event is in Centenary Fields, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Lingfield, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Old School Place; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Lingfield Common (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile south), Dormansland (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-west) and Dormans Park (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (8 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles west) and Oxted (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lingfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Lingfield include Lingfield College (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (less than half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Lingfield and across Surrey
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Lingfield
More for events in Lingfield
- 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