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Fish and chip van hire in Earlswood, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Earlswood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Earlswood
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evenings in Earlswood stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in Earlswood, cooked to order
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and fish and chip days at care homes, with curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a place the size of Earlswood, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Earlswood
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What affects the price in Earlswood
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Earlswood
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Earlswood?
Earlswood has its own station: Earlswood (Surrey) station.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Earlswood?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Thinking of using Earlswood Common? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose a fish and chip van in Earlswood?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Earlswood hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Earlswood and the whole of Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Earlswood
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Earlswood: venues, parking and local tips
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. For an event in Earlswood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Earlswood. Earlswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Earlswood: Earlswood (Surrey) station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Earlswood. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RH1 and RH2 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A23, Earlswood is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to events in Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Earlswood
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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