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Fish and chip van hire in Charlwood, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van in Charlwood? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in Charlwood
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire in Charlwood, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Charlwood. We’re frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and visits to care homes and day centres, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a rural place like Charlwood, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Fish and chip van hire around Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Charlwood and nearby villages. Charlwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charlwood to Guildford (16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Charlwood Village Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you had Edolph's Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in RH6, we can bring the van to you. From The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Charlwood
More for events in Charlwood
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Charlwood and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Charlwood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Charlwood: your questions answered
How far is Charlwood from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Edolph's Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
- 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