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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tatsfield events
We bring a fish and chip van across Tatsfield and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Tatsfield
About our fish and chip van hire in Tatsfield
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and big birthdays, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Tatsfield, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. Parking is the main thing to plan, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Tatsfield
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Tatsfield?
Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Bringing the van to Tatsfield
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Tatsfield, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Tatsfield to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (1.4 miles south-west) and Down House (2.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Tatsfield is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event at a home on The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Tatsfield include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tatsfield?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About the food
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Perfect for your event in Tatsfield
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Charles Darwin School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Tatsfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Nearby places to Tatsfield
More for events in Tatsfield
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Tatsfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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