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Party Fish and Chip Van for Pains-Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Pains-Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Pains-Hill events
Party fish and chip van in Pains-Hill, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Whether it is milestone birthdays and kids’ birthday parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Pains-Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, it’s light in Pains-Hill until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, tell us about your party.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Pains-Hill questions
Is Pains-Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Pains-Hill parties: what to know
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For parties in Pains-Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Pains-Hill. Pains-Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Pains-Hill are historic houses such as Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RH8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party at a home on Pastens Road and Pains Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Pains-Hill includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Places near Pains-Hill
Also in Pains-Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
A few lights around the van look great.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Events in Pains-Hill and across Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Pains-Hill
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A christening at St Andrew's followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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