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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tadworth events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Tadworth. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community open days
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Tadworth
Fish and chip van for events in Tadworth, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is fish and chip supper nights and music and food festivals, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips for your guests.
Summer fairs around Tadworth are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Tadworth, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tadworth questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Tadworth?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Events we cater in Tadworth
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tadworth and Surrey:
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Tadworth station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Event catering near Tadworth
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Tadworth will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Tadworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tadworth to London (15 miles away).
A school like Tadworth Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of the Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Tadworth, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in KT20 and KT18, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Tadworth we cover include Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Tadworth hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Tadworth
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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