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Fish and chip van hire in Belmont, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Belmont and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
A chip van near Belmont
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Belmont
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and school events and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
A place like Belmont frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Belmont and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Belmont
Which station is closest to Belmont?
Belmont has its own station: Belmont station.
Can the van park in Howell Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can the van come to Belmont?
We do. We serve events in Belmont and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Bringing the van to Belmont
Belmont is about 2 miles south of Sutton, in Surrey. For an event in Belmont, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Belmont is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Belmont to London (about 12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Belmont station is in Belmont itself. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Belmont is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Surrey takes in SM2 and SM5. From The Avenue, Sandy Lane and Downs Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cheam (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (2 miles north-west), North Looe (2 miles west), Nork (2 miles south-west) and North Cheam (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south), Reigate (7 miles south), Walton-on-Thames (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles north) and Sutton Hospital (under half a mile east). The countryside around Belmont includes Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Schools near Belmont include Harris Academy Sutton (0.5 miles north-east) and Glaisdale School (0.8 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Belmont
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Thinking of using Howell Hill? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Places near Belmont
Also in Belmont
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Belmont until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Where the van can park in Belmont
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Belmont
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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