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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Nutfield events
Fish and chip van for events in South Nutfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in South Nutfield?
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in South Nutfield, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near South Nutfield, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Where the van can park in South Nutfield
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in South Nutfield
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in South Nutfield and across Surrey
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Events we cater in South Nutfield
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Nutfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Nutfield Church CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree who removes waste
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. For an evening event in South Nutfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Nutfield
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. People in South Nutfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. South Nutfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A chip van draws people in. An event in Nutfield Marshes means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of South Nutfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across the RH1 postcode area. From Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near South Nutfield include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Carrington School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (0.9 miles north)
Common questions in South Nutfield
Is South Nutfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
- 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