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Festivals, fêtes and school events in The Chart, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in The Chart: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in The Chart
About our fish and chip van for events in The Chart
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For school fairs and sports days and church fêtes, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near The Chart, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December events in The Chart lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Fairs, fêtes and events in The Chart
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Events in The Chart are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. The Chart is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from The Chart to London (about 18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Hurst Green station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Andrew's, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in RH8, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
For event organisers in The Chart
Organising a club, school or community event in The Chart? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Nearby places to The Chart
What else we do in The Chart
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why The Chart hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
The Chart questions
How far is The Chart from London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in The Chart?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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