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Fish and chip van for parties in Redhill, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Redhill and across Surrey.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Redhill?
About our party fish and chip van in Redhill
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. Whether it is family celebrations after a christening and retirement parties, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Redhill often happen at home or in a local hall. A chip van suits either, as long as there’s a spot outside. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Redhill
Could you trade in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Redhill from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
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 Redhill.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Redhill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Redhill and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
More for events in Redhill
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Redhill
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, Redhill station is in Redhill itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Party venues around Redhill
Redhill is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. From the centre of Redhill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Redhill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Redhill to London (about 18 miles away).
Parks such as Nutfield Marshes usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. A christening at Saint Matthew's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Redhill is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the RH1 and RH2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Church Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A23 and A25 close by, Redhill is easy for us to reach for your party. For parties just outside Redhill, we cover Earlswood (1 mile south), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-east), Meadvale (1 mile south-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west). Redhill is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (under half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Redhill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include The Carrington School (0.5 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Redhill
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. A summer party in Redhill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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