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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Mugswell events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Mugswell.
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Mugswell
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Mugswell
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and school summer fairs.
In Mugswell, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Mugswell (CR5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Also in Mugswell
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Mugswell is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mugswell
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Mugswell
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Mugswell
Can you come to a school fair in Mugswell?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is parking a problem for the van in Mugswell?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening events in Mugswell have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Mugswell
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Across the CR5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Mugswell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Mugswell to London (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Kingswood station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Mugswell, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the CR5 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Mugswell includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Bede's School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Well House Inn (less than 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