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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Walliswood
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Walliswood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Walliswood
About our fish and chip van for events in Walliswood
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for school summer fairs and country shows.
Near Walliswood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Walliswood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Walliswood are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Walliswood
Can the van park in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Walliswood from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walliswood?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Also near Walliswood
Other occasions in Walliswood
Community events around Walliswood
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Walliswood is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Walliswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in Wallis Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of RH5. Local streets include Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Walliswood, we cover Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Walliswood includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Walliswood
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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