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Fish and Chip Van for Events in North Holmwood
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in North Holmwood.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for North Holmwood events
Questions from North Holmwood
Can you come to a school fair in North Holmwood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to North Holmwood?
The closest is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in North Holmwood?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
About our fish and chip van for events in North Holmwood
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it’s club open days and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and chips.
For events in a place like North Holmwood, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why North Holmwood hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover North Holmwood and the whole of Surrey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near North Holmwood
More for events in North Holmwood
Why choose fish and chip van for events in North Holmwood?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Events in parks such as Inholms Clay Pit need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
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 right on schedule. December events in North Holmwood lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in North Holmwood
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of North Holmwood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west. School fairs, for a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of North Holmwood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH5 and RH4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside North Holmwood, we also cover Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near North Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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