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Fish and chip van hire in Cuddington, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Cuddington and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Cuddington?
Fish and chip van hire in Cuddington, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We are often asked to cater community events and fairs and fish and chip days at care homes, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a hamlet or village like Cuddington, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For event organisers in Cuddington
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Cuddington: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Nonsuch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you come to Cuddington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cuddington is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Cuddington, 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. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting 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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Planning a chip van in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. Events in Cuddington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Cheam station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Nonsuch High School for Girls, can book the van as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Cuddington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in KT17, SM3 and SM2, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Cuddington, we also cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Cuddington includes Belmont Pastures.
- Nearby schools include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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