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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bletchingley
We bring a fish and chip van to Bletchingley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Bletchingley
Common questions in Bletchingley
Can the van park in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Bletchingley
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We are frequently asked to cater staff lunches and team days and weddings, especially the evening, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Bletchingley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
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Other occasions in Bletchingley
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
A fish and chip van in Bletchingley: local details
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. In and around Bletchingley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bletchingley to London (about 18 miles away).
Thinking of using Kitchen Copse? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince Albert Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Bletchingley
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
PTAs at schools such as Bletchingley Village Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
For event organisers in Bletchingley
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Bletchingley
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Bletchingley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bletchingley, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, 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