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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sidlow
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Sidlow.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Sidlow?
Fish and chip van for events in Sidlow, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for feeding event crew and village fêtes and summer fairs.
A fête near Sidlow might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Sidlow
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Event catering near Sidlow
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Sidlow as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sidlow to Guildford (16 miles away).
An event in Earlswood Common means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Running a fête for a church like Emmanuel Church? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Sidlow, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH2, we can fry fresh for your visitors. If your venue is just outside Sidlow, we also cover Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sidlow includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Sidlow include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Sidlow. In Sidlow, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Sidlow
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Sidlow and the whole of Surrey
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Sidlow
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Sidlow
Hot food keeps families around.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
A school like Dovers Green School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sidlow
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sidlow too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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