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Fish and Chip Van Hire in The Chart
Looking for a fish and chip van in The Chart? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in The Chart
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Chart? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in The Chart
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
In a small place like The Chart, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In The Chart, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in The Chart, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Where the van can park in The Chart
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
The Chart: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to The Chart?
Hurst Green station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like The Chart?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Chart.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in The Chart?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The Chart: venues, parking and local tips
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Chart and the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Limpsfield CofE Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of RH8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near The Chart include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near The Chart include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (under half a mile south)
Other occasions in The Chart
Why choose fish and chip van hire in The Chart?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
Churches such as St Andrew's rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in The Chart
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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