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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Farleigh events
We bring a fish and chip van across Farleigh and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Farleigh
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Fish and chip van hire in Farleigh, cooked to order
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and milestone birthday parties.
For a rural spot like Farleigh, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Farleigh
Other occasions in Farleigh
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Farleigh?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For anyone arriving by rail, Upper Warlingham station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Farleigh
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van in Farleigh? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. People in Farleigh book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Farleigh is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Farleigh to London (about 12 miles away).
Parks such as Ledgers Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Farleigh are Addington Palace (2.2 miles north) and Down House (3.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We take the van to events all over CR6 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Farleigh we cover include Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. By late September, sunset in Farleigh is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Farleigh
How far is Farleigh from London?
About 12 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ledgers Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you cover Farleigh?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Farleigh and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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