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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Horne events
We bring a fish and chip van to Horne and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Horne
Fish and chip van hire in Horne, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and wakes and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Horne, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Horne questions
Is Horne close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Horne?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Perfect for your event in Horne
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Horne, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in Horne
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horne, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
For event organisers in Horne
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Horne until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get 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 send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Horne: venues, parking and local tips
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Horne is well within our area, 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 London, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Godstone station is about 2.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horne. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of RH6. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Also in Horne
- 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