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Fish and chip van hire in Banstead, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van to Banstead and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Banstead?
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
About our fish and chip van hire in Banstead
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it’s festive get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
There may be a hall or club near Banstead if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A fish and chip van in Banstead: local details
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Across the SM7 area, we can bring the van to you. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Parks such as Fames Rough generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Banstead is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in SM7, we can fry fresh for your guests. From High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Banstead include the A217 and A2022, so getting the van to your event is simple. Nearby, we also serve events in Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (under half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (under half a mile east)
Events we cater in Banstead
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Banstead
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What affects the price in Banstead
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Nearby places to Banstead
Other occasions in Banstead
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. By late September, sunset in Banstead is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
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.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Banstead
Can the van park in Fames Rough?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Banstead close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Banstead.
- 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