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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cudworth events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Cudworth and the surrounding area.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Cudworth events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cudworth
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it is summer garden parties and staff lunches and team days, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a rural spot like Cudworth, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Bringing the van to Cudworth
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. In and around Cudworth, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Cudworth is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cudworth to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? Holmwood station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Cudworth is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Cudworth includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Cudworth questions
Can the van park in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Cudworth and across Surrey
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Cudworth
Also in Cudworth
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Cudworth lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Cudworth?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
PTAs at schools such as Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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