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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stoneleigh, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Stoneleigh and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
A chip van near Stoneleigh
About our fish and chip van for events in Stoneleigh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraisers and church fêtes.
Around Stoneleigh, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Stoneleigh, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stoneleigh
Stoneleigh is about 1 mile north-east of Ewell, in Surrey. From the centre of Stoneleigh to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Stoneleigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stoneleigh to London (11 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Auriol Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
This part of Surrey takes in KT17, KT19 and KT4, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From London Road, Station Approach and Stoneleigh Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Stoneleigh, we cover Ewell (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (1 mile north-west) and North Cheam (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Ebba's Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ewell Castle School (0.9 miles south) and Epsom and Ewell High School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.1 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Stoneleigh
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
If your event is in Hogsmill LNR, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Towns and villages near Stoneleigh
What else we do in Stoneleigh
Questions from Stoneleigh
Can the van park in Hogsmill LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Stoneleigh?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Surrey, including Stoneleigh
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Where the van can park in Stoneleigh
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stoneleigh
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
- 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