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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Smallfield
Fish and chip van for events in Smallfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Smallfield
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Smallfield
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater club open days and music and food festivals.
Events near Smallfield are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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.
FAQs for Smallfield
Is Smallfield close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
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 space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. December events in Smallfield lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Nearby places to Smallfield
Other occasions in Smallfield
Fairs, fêtes and events in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Smallfield will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Burstow Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We cover events in every part of RH6. Your event could be at a house on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Smallfield include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Plough and Furrow pub (less than half a mile east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Smallfield?
It keeps people on site for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Smallfield, people book us for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Horley station is about 2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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