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Fish and chip van hire in Hurst Green, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hurst Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Book the van in Hurst Green
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hurst Green
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. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and weddings, especially the evening, serving gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In a small place like Hurst Green, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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FAQs for Hurst Green
What’s the nearest station to Hurst Green?
Hurst Green has its own station: Hurst Green station.
Do you come out to small places like Hurst Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Hurst Green?
Yes, we do. Hurst Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Around midsummer it stays light in Hurst Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
A fish and chip van in Hurst Green: local details
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH8, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Hurst Green include Titsey Place (2.3 miles north) and Chartwell (3.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. For anyone arriving by rail, Hurst Green station serves Hurst Green directly.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area. Local streets include Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hurst Green includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.5 miles north-east) and Oxted School (1 mile north)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hurst Green?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hurst Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Care home visits
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hurst Green Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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