Surrey · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ewhurst
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Ewhurst.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Ewhurst
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Ewhurst, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are often booked for evening wedding food and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere like Ewhurst, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Ewhurst until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Fish and chip van hire around Ewhurst
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Events in Ewhurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ewhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ewhurst to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ewhurst. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in GU6, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Ewhurst on the B2127, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Ewhurst, we also cover Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Ewhurst includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Bulls Head pub (within half a mile north)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Ewhurst
What else we do in Ewhurst
Common questions in Ewhurst
Is Ewhurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ewhurst.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ewhurst?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
In Ewhurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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