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Fish and chip van hire in Mickleham, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van to Mickleham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
A chip van near Mickleham
Fish and chip van hire in Mickleham, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for staff lunches and team days and wakes and celebrations of life.
For a rural spot like Mickleham, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Mickleham and the whole of Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van in Mickleham: local details
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. For events in Mickleham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mickleham to Guildford (11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Michael, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Mickleham include Polesden Lacey (2.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Mickleham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of RH5. That could mean an event at a home on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Mickleham, we cover Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mickleham include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Box Hill School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
After service, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Questions from Mickleham
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
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.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in Mickleham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Who books fish and chip van hire in Mickleham?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
A green space like Norbury Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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