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Fish and chip van for parties in South Earlswood, Surrey
Party fish and chip van in South Earlswood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in South Earlswood
About our party fish and chip van in South Earlswood
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. We’re often asked to cater birthday parties and retirement parties, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like South Earlswood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
South Earlswood: your questions answered
Can the van park in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on my drive?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you come to South Earlswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and South Earlswood is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Earlswood?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Other occasions in South Earlswood
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
South Earlswood parties: what to know
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. People in South Earlswood book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Parks such as Earlswood Common generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. A christening at Christ the King followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. South Earlswood 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 RH1 and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to parties in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near South Earlswood include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In South Earlswood, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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For event organisers in South Earlswood
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in South Earlswood
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
Guests arriving by train should know that Earlswood (Surrey) station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, 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