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Fish and chip van hire in RH1
Fish and chip van hire across RH1, from Redhill, South Merstham and Holmethorpe. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in RH1?
Towns and villages in RH1
- Redhill
- South Merstham
- Holmethorpe
- Earlswood
- South Earlswood
- Bletchingley
- Salfords
- South Nutfield
- Merstham
- Nutfield
- Outwood
- Brewer Street
- Reigate
- Meadvale
- Hooley
- Gatton
Occasions in RH1
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in RH1
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and garden get-togethers, with pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Redhill
Locally, our bookings take us close to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Saint Matthew's Church and The Carrington School. You will also find White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west), Nutfield Marshes (0.9 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Redhill itself: Redhill station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are The Belfry (within half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Redhill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Fish and chip van hire in RH1: local guide
RH1 covers everything from Redhill, Reigate and South Merstham to 10 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Redhill: Churches such as Saint Matthew's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. By late September, sunset in Redhill is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Why a fish and chip van works
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in RH1 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Your questions about a fish and chip van in RH1
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
- 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