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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Reigate events
Fish and chip van for events in Reigate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
Planning an event in Reigate?
About our fish and chip van for events in Reigate
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We’re frequently asked to cater club open days and feeding event crew, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Community events in Reigate frequently rely on a few good food stalls. A chip van is one visitors will queue for. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Reigate have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Reigate, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Reigate
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A few benches near the van help.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Reigate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
FAQs for Reigate
Do you trade at school fairs around Reigate?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Reigate?
Reigate has its own station: Reigate station.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Reigate events: pitches and permissions
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Reigate. Reigate is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Reigate to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in Reigate: Reigate station. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH2 and RH1, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, London Road and Church Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Reigate sits on or near the A25 and A217, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Reigate has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Reigate College (under half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Public House (under half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Reigate?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Reigate?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
A school like Reigate Priory Community Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
Also near Reigate
Also in Reigate
- 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