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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Outwood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Outwood.
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Outwood
About our fish and chip van for events in Outwood
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Outwood, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Outwood is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Oakwood School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west.
Events anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Outwood we cover include Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (under half a mile west)
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer events in Outwood have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Outwood
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Outwood and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Outwood?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
FAQs for Outwood
How far is Outwood from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Outwood?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Outwood
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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