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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Fetcham events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Fetcham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Fetcham
About our fish and chip van hire in Fetcham
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for weddings, especially the evening and summer garden parties.
For a place the size of Fetcham, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. By late September, sunset in Fetcham is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fetcham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Common questions in Fetcham
Could you trade in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Fetcham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fetcham is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning a chip van in Fetcham
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fetcham and the surrounding area. Fetcham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Fetcham include Polesden Lacey (2.4 miles south) and The Homewood (4.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. PTAs at schools such as Oakfield Junior School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fetcham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across the KT22 and KT23 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Fetcham include the B2122, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Fetcham we cover include Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
- Schools near Fetcham include Therfield School (1.4 miles north-east) and Yehudi Menuhin School (1.4 miles north-west)
Places near Fetcham
More for events in Fetcham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Fetcham?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
After a service at Church of St. Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
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- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- 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