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Fish and chip van hire in Kingswood, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Kingswood and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Kingswood
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Kingswood, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it’s staff lunches and team days and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
A place like Kingswood often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Light matters for evening service: around Kingswood, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Kingswood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Kingswood from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Towns and villages near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
Kingswood: venues, parking and local tips
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Events in Kingswood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Kingswood to London (15 miles away).
Coming by train? There is a station right in Kingswood: Kingswood station. Within reach of Kingswood are historic houses such as Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingswood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in KT20 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Kingswood is on the B2032, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Kingswood we cover include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingswood includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kingswood Arms (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Events we cater in Kingswood
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kingswood:
- Care home visits
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
A green space like Eyhurst Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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