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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Merstham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Merstham.
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Merstham
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Merstham
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and village fêtes, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips.
A fête near Merstham might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Places near Merstham
What else we do in Merstham
Running an event in Merstham
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. People in Merstham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Merstham to London (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Merstham station is about 0.5 miles away. An event in Nutfield Marshes means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Merstham we cover include South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Merstham includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (0.9 miles south) and East Surrey College (1.4 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Merstham
What’s the nearest station to Merstham?
Merstham station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Merstham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Merstham hosts choose us
- We cover Merstham and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The number of meals
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter fairs in Merstham are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Merstham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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