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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Pains-Hill events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Pains-Hill.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Pains-Hill
Events we cater in Pains-Hill
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take in Pains-Hill and Surrey:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Hurst Green station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van hire in Pains-Hill, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for fish and chip days at care homes and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Pains-Hill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van in Pains-Hill: local details
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For an event in Pains-Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Pains-Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Andrew's, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Historic houses near Pains-Hill include Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Events anywhere in RH8 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Pastens Road and Pains Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Pains-Hill we cover include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Nearby places to Pains-Hill
What else we do in Pains-Hill
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Pains-Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Pains-Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Pains-Hill
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pains-Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Pains-Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Pains-Hill?
Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Pains-Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Pains-Hill
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- 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