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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Warlingham, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Warlingham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Book the van in Warlingham
What affects the price in Warlingham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Warlingham
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Warlingham are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Warlingham
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Community events around Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Anywhere in CR6, we can bring the van to you. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warlingham to London (about 13 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Warlingham Village Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in CR6 and CR3 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B269 and B270 close by, Warlingham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Warlingham we cover include Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Warlingham include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Warlingham?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Bookings across Surrey, including Warlingham
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Warlingham
Which station is closest to Warlingham?
Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Blanchman's Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van come to Warlingham?
We do. We serve events in Warlingham and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Warlingham?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
In Warlingham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
An event in Blanchman's Farm means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
For event organisers in Warlingham
Organising a club, school or community event in Warlingham? 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Warlingham are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CR6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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