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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Mogador
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Mogador and across Surrey.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Mogador events
Fish and chip van hire in Mogador, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Mogador, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Also near Mogador
What else we do in Mogador
Questions from Mogador
Can you serve after a service at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come 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.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you come to Mogador?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mogador and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How do you handle 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.
Perfect for your event in Mogador
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take in Mogador and Surrey:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
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:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a chip van in Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. From the centre of Mogador to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Mogador is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Churches such as Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kingswood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Mogador is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Margery Grove and Mogador Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Mogador we cover include Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Mogador include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Mogador? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Mogador and the whole of Surrey
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Mogador, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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