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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Wotton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Wotton and across Surrey.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Wotton
Occasions we serve in Wotton
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wotton book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
A school like The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Wotton
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and sports tournaments, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
A fête near Wotton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Wotton events: pitches and permissions
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wotton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Events in parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. A summer fête at Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of RH5. Whether your event is on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What affects the price in Wotton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Wotton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. December events in Wotton lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Common questions in Wotton
How far is Wotton from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Wotton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Wotton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Nearby places to Wotton
More for events in Wotton
- 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