Surrey · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Fickleshole
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Fickleshole and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Fickleshole
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Fickleshole, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
About our fish and chip van hire in Fickleshole
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For garden get-togethers and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Fickleshole, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Bringing the van to Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings in Fickleshole come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Fickleshole is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. If you had Addington Vale in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6. Your event could be at a house on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Fickleshole hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
What else we do in Fickleshole
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Common questions in Fickleshole
Could you trade in Addington Vale?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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