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Festivals, fêtes and school events in South Merstham, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in South Merstham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in South Merstham?
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in South Merstham
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and fundraisers, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For events in a place like South Merstham, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
FAQs for South Merstham
Do you trade at school fairs around South Merstham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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 the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you come to South Merstham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in South Merstham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in South Merstham are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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South Merstham events: pitches and permissions
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in South Merstham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
A summer fête at All Saints' is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as Nutfield Marshes need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH1, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around South Merstham includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (under half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your event in South Merstham
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
A school like Merstham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- 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