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Fish and chip van hire in Old Malden, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Old Malden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Old Malden
About our fish and chip van hire in Old Malden
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and care home visits, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In and around Old Malden, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Old Malden
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Old Malden from London?
About 11 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to Old Malden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Old Malden is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Old Malden
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Malden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
Historic houses near Old Malden include Fitznells Manor (1.8 miles south-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Bringing the van to Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Old Malden. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Tolworth station is about 0.5 miles away. If you had Hogsmill LNR in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Wherever your event is in KT19, KT4 and KT5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Old Malden, we also cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evenings in Old Malden stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Old Malden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Malden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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