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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Redhill, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Redhill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
Book the van in Redhill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Redhill
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and feeding event crew.
Community events in Redhill frequently rely on a few good food stalls. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What affects the price in Redhill
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
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 will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. December events in Redhill lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Redhill
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Redhill book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Matthew's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Redhill
Which station is closest to Redhill?
Redhill has its own station: Redhill station.
How far is Redhill from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Community events around Redhill
Redhill is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. From the centre of Redhill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Redhill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Redhill station is in Redhill itself. Events in parks such as Nutfield Marshes need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in RH1 and RH2 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A23 and A25, Redhill is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Earlswood (1 mile south), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-east), Meadvale (1 mile south-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west). Redhill is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (less than half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include The Carrington School (0.5 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
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 a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Redhill
Also in Redhill
- 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