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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Russ Hill events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Russ Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Russ Hill
About our fish and chip van for events in Russ Hill
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and music and food festivals, serving chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Russ Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Russ Hill events: pitches and permissions
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Russ Hill. Russ Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Russ Hill to Guildford (16 miles away).
A school like Charlwood Village Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 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 RH6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Russ Hill we cover include Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Russ Hill
What else we do in Russ Hill
Who books fish and chip van for events in Russ Hill?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take around Russ Hill:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
An event in Edolph's Copse means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Winter fairs in Russ Hill are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Russ Hill and the whole of Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Where the van can park in Russ Hill
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The length of service
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Russ Hill questions
Can the van park in Edolph's Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Russ Hill from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Russ Hill?
We do. Russ Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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