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Fish and Chip Van for Events in South Godstone
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to South Godstone and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in South Godstone
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in South Godstone
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Surrey, including South Godstone
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How our fish and chip van for events works in South Godstone
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for country shows and sports tournaments.
For a village fête or field event near South Godstone, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. For events in South Godstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. South Godstone is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from South Godstone to London (about 19 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Stephen, are a natural home for a chip van. A school like St Stephen's CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in RH9, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside South Godstone, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around South Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you will find Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is 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 for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Events we cater in South Godstone
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in South Godstone: Godstone station.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Godstone
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For an evening event in South Godstone, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in South Godstone
Do you trade at school fairs around South Godstone?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is South Godstone 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.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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