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Fish and Chip Van for Events in West Molesey
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Molesey. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in West Molesey
About our fish and chip van for events in West Molesey
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We serve haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and crew and volunteer catering.
Events near West Molesey are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Who books fish and chip van for events in West Molesey?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
Events in parks such as Lower Hampton Road need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Community events around West Molesey
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in West Molesey will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Hampton station, about 0.9 miles north. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chandlers Field Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Surrey takes in KT8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find West Molesey on the B369, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, events in West Molesey stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Molesey, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in West Molesey
Can the van park in Lower Hampton Road?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in West Molesey?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
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What affects the price in West Molesey
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in West Molesey? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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