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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Chaldon
We bring a fish and chip van across Chaldon and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Planning an event in Chaldon?
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late September evenings in Chaldon lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Fish and chip van hire in Chaldon, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and festive get-togethers.
In a hamlet or village like Chaldon, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Bringing the van to Chaldon
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Chaldon, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Chaldon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chaldon to London (about 15 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Parks such as Kitchen Copse normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
We take the van to events all over CR3 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B2031 close by, Chaldon is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chaldon include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Chaldon
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Chaldon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
Coming by train? Caterham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
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.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Chaldon
What’s the nearest station to Chaldon?
Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can the van park in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can the van come to Chaldon?
Yes, we do. Chaldon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What else we do in Chaldon
For event organisers in Chaldon
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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