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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pitland Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Pitland Street and across Surrey.
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Pitland Street
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Pitland Street
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and sports tournaments.
Near Pitland Street, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Pitland Street, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Pitland Street
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Running an event in Pitland Street
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. People in Pitland Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Pitland Street is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pitland Street to Guildford (8 miles away).
Events in parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Belmont Prep School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Pitland Street, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Pitland Street, we cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Pitland Street include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Pitland Street hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Pitland Street and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Places near Pitland Street
More for events in Pitland Street
Working with your venue
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 your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Pitland Street: your questions answered
Can the van park in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What affects the price in Pitland Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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