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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Nalderswood events
Fish and chip van for events in Nalderswood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Nalderswood
Can you come to a school fair in Nalderswood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Nalderswood close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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 will plan service around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Nalderswood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Fish and chip van for events in Nalderswood, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s country shows and sports club events and race days, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Nalderswood, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Running an event in Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Nalderswood and the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across RH2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Occasions we serve in Nalderswood
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Nalderswood and Surrey:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
If your event is in Edolph's Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Information about power and water
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Make sure allergen information is available
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
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For event organisers in Nalderswood
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Nalderswood, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Nalderswood? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through 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