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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Strood Green events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Strood Green.
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Strood Green
Fish and chip van for events in Strood Green, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Strood Green, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Strood Green
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Surrey, including Strood Green
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Strood Green
Other occasions in Strood Green
Community events around Strood Green
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings in Strood Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Strood Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like North Downs Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Deepdene Terrace, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RH3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Strood Green include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Strood Green include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Strood Green: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Strood Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Deepdene Terrace?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Perfect for your event in Strood Green
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Community festivals
- Club open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Strood Green have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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