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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Park events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in South Park? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in South Park
Community events around South Park
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. Around South Park, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Events in parks such as Castle Grounds need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.1 miles north. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of South Park, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside South Park, we also cover Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). The countryside around South Park includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
Fish and chip van for events in South Park, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it is community festivals and horse and dog shows, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around South Park, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For an evening event in South Park, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
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?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Where the van can park in South Park
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
South Park questions
What’s the nearest station to South Park?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is South Park from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Nearby places to South Park
Other occasions in South Park
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in South Park?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Park and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
PTAs at schools such as Sandcross Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why South Park hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree the terms in writing
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What affects the price in South Park
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in South Park? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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