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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tolworth events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Tolworth. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
A chip van near Tolworth
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Fish and chip van hire in Tolworth, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Tolworth. Whether it is gatherings after a funeral and christmas parties, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Around Tolworth, 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6, KT3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tolworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
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.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Fish and chip van hire around Tolworth
Tolworth is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. People in Tolworth book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Tolworth station is about 0.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Anywhere in KT5, KT6 and KT3, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Pyne Road, Ewell Road and Derby Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Tolworth, we cover Berrylands (1 mile north), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Surbiton (1 mile north-west), Worcester Park (1 mile south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tolworth Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southwood Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.1 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tolworth, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Tolworth: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Tolworth?
The closest is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Emmanuel?
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.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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Perfect for your event in Tolworth
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tolworth and Greater London:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Emmanuel, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Greater London, including Tolworth
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Tolworth stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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