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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shipley Bridge events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shipley Bridge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Shipley Bridge
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shipley Bridge. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shipley Bridge
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our fish and chip van for events in Shipley Bridge
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For charity fundraisers and community events and community festivals, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
At a field event near Shipley Bridge, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- 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. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
Plan where the queue forms.
A few benches near the van help.
Shipley Bridge events: pitches and permissions
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings in Shipley Bridge come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
An event in Worth Park Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. PTAs at schools such as Forge Wood Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across the RH6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Shipley Bridge includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Shipley Bridge
How far is Shipley Bridge from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Shipley Bridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in Shipley Bridge lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s 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’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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