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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Dawesgreen events
We bring a fish and chip van to Dawesgreen and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company team days
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Dawesgreen
Fish and chip van hire in Dawesgreen, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. For community events and fairs and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In a rural place like Dawesgreen, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dawesgreen
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Dawesgreen?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Dawesgreen, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like Burys Court School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Dawesgreen
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Dawesgreen?
Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Dawesgreen
Also in Dawesgreen
What affects the price in Dawesgreen
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. For an event in Dawesgreen, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Dawesgreen. Dawesgreen is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north. Dawesgreen is within about 4 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 RH2, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Dawesgreen hosts choose us
- We cover Dawesgreen and the whole of Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Dawesgreen is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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