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Fish and chip van hire in CR3

Planning an event in CR3? We serve Caterham, Whyteleafe and Chaldon and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.

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Our fish and chip van hire in CR3

The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and school events and summer garden parties.

If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace.

Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

Prices in CR3

Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.

Why book with us

Nothing for you to cook or clear
No surprises in your quote
All the chip-shop extras
Hot food handed straight over

How to get a price

Planning a fish and chip van in CR3? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Around Caterham

Locally, our bookings take us close to The King And Queen Public House, de Stafford School and Sunnydown School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Dollypers Hill (1.9 miles north-west), Hillcroft Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Sacred Heart Church (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.

Chip van hire across CR3

CR3 covers everything from Coulsdon, Caterham and Warlingham to 4 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Caterham: Parks such as Dollypers Hill typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Caterham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

Add an allergy question to your invitations
Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving

On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.

Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

Occasions we serve in CR3

A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in CR3 book the van for occasions like:

Milestone birthday parties
Staff thank-you lunches
Garden get-togethers
Weddings, especially the evening

For event organisers in CR3

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.

How we price a fish and chip van

Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

How far we travel
The length of service
Parking and the way in
The day of the week

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 event.

What we need to know

When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:

Dietary needs, with numbers
Where you’d like the van to go
A picture of the parking spot
The date and time of the event

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.

CR3 questions

Do you have a kids’ option?

Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.

Which fish do you use?

Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.

Can the van park on the street?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.

What areas do you cover?

We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.

Do we need to provide anything?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.

What’s on the menu?

Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

When should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.

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

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