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Fish and Chip Van Hire in South Park
Fish and chip van hire in South Park: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in South Park?
Fish and chip van hire in South Park, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Whether it’s festive get-togethers and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a place the size of South Park, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Events we cater in South Park
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in South Park, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Coming by train? Reigate station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
South Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to South Park?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's: can you come?
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.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
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.
Do you come to South Park?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Park and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why South Park hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
Fish and chip van hire around South Park
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. For an event in South Park, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around South Park. South Park is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you had Castle Grounds in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Luke's, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in RH2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside South Park, we cover Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). The countryside around South Park includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near South Park include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset in South Park is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in South Park
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to South Park
More for events in South Park
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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