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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Pixham events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Pixham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Pixham
Fish and chip van hire in Pixham, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it’s village fêtes and school fairs and visits to care homes and day centres, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
In a rural place like Pixham, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Pixham questions
Can you serve after a service at Pixham Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Pixham?
Dorking station, in Pixham itself.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do you cover Pixham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Pixham and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Events we cater in Pixham
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Pixham:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like The Ashcombe School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in Pixham
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pixham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Nearby places to Pixham
Also in Pixham
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Planning an evening event in Pixham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Pixham
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. For events in Pixham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pixham. Pixham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Coming by train? Pixham has its own station, Dorking station. Historic houses near Pixham include Polesden Lacey (2.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Pixham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in RH4 and RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). The countryside around Pixham includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lincoln Arms Hotel (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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