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Fish and chip van hire in Chelsham, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van to Chelsham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Chelsham
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Chelsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About our fish and chip van hire in Chelsham
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Chelsham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
For event organisers in Chelsham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Planning a chip van in Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Chelsham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Warlingham Village Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Wherever your event is in CR6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelsham includes Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not 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
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Nearby places to Chelsham
Also in Chelsham
Chelsham: your questions answered
Is Chelsham close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chelsham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Chelsham 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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