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Fish and chip van hire in Horton, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Horton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Horton
Fish and chip van hire in Horton, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and garden get-togethers.
In a hamlet or village like Horton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Horton?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Horton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Bringing the van to Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Events in Horton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Horton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Horton include Fitznells Manor (1.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.8 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. A green space like Horton Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in KT19 and KT9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Horton, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Horton include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Horton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Common questions in Horton
Is Horton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What affects the price in Horton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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