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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Box Hill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Box Hill.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in Box Hill
Fish and chip van hire in Box Hill, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Box Hill. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and birthday celebrations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a rural spot like Box Hill, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Box Hill
Also in Box Hill
What affects the price in Box Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Box Hill: local details
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings in Box Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Ashcombe School, can book the van as a food stall. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St. Andrew's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Box Hill is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of the KT20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. In Box Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Box Hill and the whole of Surrey
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Box Hill
We are gathering after a service at St. Andrew's Church: can you come?
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.
Is Box Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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