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Fish and Chip Van Hire in South Godstone
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in South Godstone.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire for South Godstone events
Fish and chip van hire in South Godstone, fried fresh
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a rural place like South Godstone, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Places near South Godstone
Other occasions in South Godstone
South Godstone questions
Which station is closest to South Godstone?
Godstone station, in South Godstone itself.
Do you come out to small places like South Godstone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in South Godstone?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- 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, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in South Godstone
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in South Godstone, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
For a fundraiser at a school like St Stephen's CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why South Godstone hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evenings in South Godstone stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning a chip van in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of South Godstone or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Godstone to London (19 miles away).
Parks such as Tilburstow Hill generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. After a service at St Stephen, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in RH9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around South Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-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