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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Fernhill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Fernhill.
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fresh fish and chips in Fernhill
Planning a chip van in Fernhill
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We cover Fernhill as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Anywhere in RH6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Fernhill, we cover Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fernhill include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (0.5 miles south)
Fish and chip van hire in Fernhill, 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. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for visits to care homes and day centres and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Fernhill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Nearby places to Fernhill
More for events in Fernhill
For event organisers in Fernhill
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. 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.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Fernhill?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Fernhill:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Oakwood School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
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.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Fernhill
How far is Fernhill from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Fernhill
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Surrey, including Fernhill
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Fernhill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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