Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chessington events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Chessington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire in Chessington
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Chessington
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and care home visits, with curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas.
Streets in Chessington are frequently tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a photo of the spot. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Chessington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Chessington: your questions answered
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Horton Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Bringing the van to Chessington
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. For events in Chessington, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Chessington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chessington to London (13 miles away).
If you had Horton Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Within reach of Chessington are historic houses such as Fitznells Manor (2.2 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.1 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Chessington is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in KT9, KT19 and KT6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Chessington on the A243, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Chessington, we cover Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Chessington includes Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.6 miles south-west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.8 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Chessington hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Perfect for your event in Chessington
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Chessington, people book us for events such as:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Chessington has its own station, Chessington North station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Chessington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Chessington
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- 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