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Fish and chip van hire in South Earlswood, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in South Earlswood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christmas parties
Book the van in South Earlswood
About our fish and chip van hire in South Earlswood
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and company team days, we can cook pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
For a rural spot like South Earlswood, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Earlswood, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire around South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. For an event in South Earlswood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around South Earlswood. South Earlswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Christ the King, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Parks such as Earlswood Common normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Earlswood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around South Earlswood includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
Events we cater in South Earlswood
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Also in South Earlswood
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late September evenings in South Earlswood lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
South Earlswood questions
Can you serve after a service at Christ the King?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is South Earlswood from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in South Earlswood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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