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Fish and chip van hire in Tyler's Green, Surrey
Fish and chip van hire in Tyler's Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Tyler's Green
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our fish and chip van hire in Tyler's Green
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and fish and chip days at care homes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Tyler's Green, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Tyler's Green?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in Tyler's Green, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Summer garden parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
Within reach of Tyler's Green are historic houses such as Titsey Place (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Tyler's Green, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Bringing the van to Tyler's Green
Tyler's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Tyler's Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Godstone Village School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
For events in RH9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Selbourne Square, Godstone Hill and Bakers Mead or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Tyler's Green on the B2235, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Godstone (1 mile south), Church Town (1 mile south-east), Tandridge (2 miles south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles south-west) and Caterham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Dorking (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Caterham Dene Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and East Surrey Museum (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bay Pond and Nore Hill.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (0.5 miles south)
Tyler's Green questions
Could you trade in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Tyler's Green from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Tyler's Green. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Tyler's Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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