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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Margery
Fish and chip van for events in Margery: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Margery
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Margery
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is festivals and village fêtes, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Margery, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Margery. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Event catering near Margery
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. For events in Margery, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Margery. Margery is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south. Events in parks such as Castle Grounds need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in KT20, we just need to know where the van can park. From Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Margery, we cover Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Margery include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
FAQs for Margery
Do you trade at school fairs around Margery?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you trade in Castle Grounds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
For event organisers in Margery
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Margery? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Margery?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Margery and Surrey:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
A school like Kingswood Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Margery are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Margery
What else we do in Margery
- 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