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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hamsey Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Hamsey Green.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Hamsey Green
About our fish and chip van hire in Hamsey Green
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For gatherings after a funeral and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a rural place like Hamsey Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Hamsey Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hamsey Green?
Upper Warlingham station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Is Hamsey Green close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to Hamsey Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hamsey Green is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What affects the price in Hamsey Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Places near Hamsey Green
What else we do in Hamsey Green
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Planning an evening event in Hamsey Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hamsey Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hamsey Green
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Surrey, including Hamsey Green
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Hamsey Green: venues, parking and local tips
Hamsey Green is about 1 mile north of Warlingham, in Surrey. Hamsey Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hamsey Green to London (about 13 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Hamsey Green Primary, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Antony, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Events anywhere in CR6 and CR2 start with a parking spot for the van. From Clyde Avenue, Crewe's Lane and Princes Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Warlingham (1 mile south), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Sanderstead (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.4 miles east) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey Green include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hamsey Green?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
Thinking of using Blanchman's Farm? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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