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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lower Kingswood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Lower Kingswood and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Lower Kingswood
Fish and chip van hire in Lower Kingswood, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For staff thank-you lunches and birthday celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a rural spot like Lower Kingswood, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- 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.
On the menu in Lower Kingswood
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van in Lower Kingswood: local details
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Lower Kingswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Kingswood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Kingswood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in KT20, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Lower Kingswood
- Events in Lower Kingswood and across Surrey
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price or the cost guide.
Lower Kingswood questions
Do you come out to small places like Lower Kingswood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Late September evenings in Lower Kingswood lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Lower Kingswood?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lower Kingswood book the van for events such as:
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Coming by train? Kingswood station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What else we do in Lower Kingswood
- 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