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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Leatherhead
Bring the chip shop to your event in Leatherhead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Leatherhead
Fish and chip van hire in Leatherhead, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is big birthdays and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Most bookings in a town like Leatherhead are at homes, halls, clubs and workplaces. Each works well, provided the van can get in and park on level ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Leatherhead? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Leatherhead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
FAQs for Leatherhead
How far is Leatherhead from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Leatherhead?
Leatherhead has its own station: Leatherhead station.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Occasions we serve in Leatherhead
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
For anyone arriving by rail, Leatherhead station is in Leatherhead itself.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
A fish and chip van in Leatherhead: local details
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Leatherhead. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Parks such as River Mole LNR generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of Our Lady and St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in KT22 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Station Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Leatherhead include the A24 and A245, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Leatherhead include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Leatherhead include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
Places near Leatherhead
What else we do in Leatherhead
- 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