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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mid Holmwood, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Mid Holmwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Mid Holmwood?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Mid Holmwood
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For sports tournaments and food for volunteers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips.
At a field event near Mid Holmwood, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Running an event in Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Mid Holmwood, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. An event in Inholms Clay Pit means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Mid Holmwood we cover include North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Mid Holmwood
It suits almost every visitor.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Questions from Mid Holmwood
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Mid Holmwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Towns and villages near Mid Holmwood
What else we do in Mid Holmwood
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Where the van can park in Mid Holmwood
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Mid Holmwood
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, events in Mid Holmwood stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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