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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Nutfield
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Nutfield.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Nutfield events
About our fish and chip van hire in Nutfield
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and fish and chip days at care homes.
Somewhere as small as Nutfield, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Nutfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nutfield: venues, parking and local tips
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For events in Nutfield, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south. Nutfield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A25, Nutfield is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to events in South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Nutfield include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile east)
What affects the price in Nutfield
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van in Nutfield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nutfield: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Nutfield from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Nutfield?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Nutfield.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Nutfield
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
- 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