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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Salfords events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Salfords. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Salfords
Fish and chip van for events in Salfords, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Salfords, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Community events around Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. For events in Salfords, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Salfords has its own station, Salfords station. PTAs at schools such as Salfords Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Salfords, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the RH1 postcode area. From Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Salfords, we also cover South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Salfords, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Salfords
Other occasions in Salfords
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Salfords?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Salfords, people book us for occasions like:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ the King, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Salfords
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Salfords?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Salfords?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, 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