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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Thames Ditton
Fish and chip van for events in Thames Ditton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
Book the van in Thames Ditton
Running an event in Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Thames Ditton, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Thames Ditton to London (13 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Thames Ditton Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Thames Ditton station is in Thames Ditton itself.
Wherever your event is in KT7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A307, Thames Ditton is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Thames Ditton include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Thames Ditton
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Around Thames Ditton, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Thames Ditton
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Give us an idea of numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Thames Ditton
More for events in Thames Ditton
Events we cater in Thames Ditton
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Thames Ditton book the van for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
A summer fête at Church of St. Nicholas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Thames Ditton questions
Which station is closest to Thames Ditton?
Thames Ditton station, in Thames Ditton itself.
Could you trade in Giggs Hill Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter fairs in Thames Ditton are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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