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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Paynes Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Paynes Green.
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Paynes Green
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Fish and chip van for events in Paynes Green, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include festivals and country shows, with cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips.
A fête near Paynes Green might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Perfect for your event in Paynes Green
Hot food keeps families around.
In Paynes Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
FAQs for Paynes Green
Can the van park in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Paynes Green?
We do. We serve events in Paynes Green and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Paynes Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Paynes Green
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Paynes Green
What else we do in Paynes Green
How the day works
Service is quick: 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. At midsummer, events in Paynes Green stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Event catering near Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Paynes Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Paynes Green to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
An event in Wallis Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paynes Green include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- 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