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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Irons Bottom events
We bring a fish and chip van across Irons Bottom and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Irons Bottom?
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Irons Bottom?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take in Irons Bottom and Surrey:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Coming by train? Salfords station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Fish and chip van hire in Irons Bottom, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches and festive get-togethers, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Irons Bottom, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Irons Bottom, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Irons Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What affects the price in Irons Bottom
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Irons Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Irons Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Emmanuel Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Irons Bottom
What else we do in Irons Bottom
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Irons Bottom: venues, parking and local tips
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Irons Bottom or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Irons Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of using Earlswood Common? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Emmanuel Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Irons Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Irons Bottom includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Irons Bottom include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- 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