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Fish and chip van hire in Dorking, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Dorking: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
Book the van in Dorking
Fish and chip van hire in Dorking, cooked to order
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
In Dorking, the van generally parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, provided the van can get in and park on level ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dorking
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Dorking
More for events in Dorking
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning a chip van in Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. In and around Dorking, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Dorking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Dorking to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Dorking are Polesden Lacey (2.7 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Dorking is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RH4 and RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A24 and A25 close by, Dorking is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to events in Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dorking include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Dorking. In Dorking, 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. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Questions from Dorking
Can the van go 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.
How far is Dorking from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Dorking?
We do. Dorking is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
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.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For event organisers in Dorking
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Dorking hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Dorking and the whole of Surrey
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Perfect for your event in Dorking
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dorking and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Company team days
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
Parks such as Deepdene Terrace normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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