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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Whitewood events
Fish and chip van for events in Whitewood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Fresh fish and chips in Whitewood
About our fish and chip van for events in Whitewood
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For fundraisers and crew and volunteer catering, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a field event near Whitewood, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Questions from Whitewood
How far is Whitewood from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Whitewood?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Whitewood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Step by step
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 Whitewood lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Whitewood? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Community events around Whitewood
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. People in Whitewood book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Whitewood to London (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Whitewood, we cover Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Also near Whitewood
Also in Whitewood
For event organisers in Whitewood
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Whitewood? 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.
- 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