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Fish and chip van hire in Salfords, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Salfords: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Salfords events
Fish and chip van hire in Salfords, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and company team days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a rural place like Salfords, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Salfords questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Salfords?
Salfords station, in Salfords itself.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Salfords
- Events in Salfords and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Fish and chip van hire around Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. Salfords is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Salfords to Guildford (18 miles away).
Churches such as Christ the King rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Thinking of using Earlswood Common? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Salfords, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Salfords include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Salfords include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Salfords
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Fewer choices mean faster service
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Towns and villages near Salfords
More for events in Salfords
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Planning an evening event in Salfords? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
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. You can fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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