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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pixham
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Pixham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Pixham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Pixham
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For fundraisers and summer fairs, we can cook chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Pixham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Pixham hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Pixham and across Surrey
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Pixham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Pixham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pixham?
Pixham has its own station: Dorking station.
Do you trade at school fairs around Pixham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Running an event in Pixham
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Events in Pixham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in Deepdene Terrace, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in Pixham: Dorking station. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH4 and RH5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Pixham, we also cover Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). Open spaces near Pixham include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Lincoln Arms Hotel (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (less than half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Also near Pixham
What else we do in Pixham
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Pixham
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use 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