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Fish and chip van hire in RH3

Planning an event in RH3? We cover Brockham, Betchworth and Strood Green and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.

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About fish and chip van hire in RH3

The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and weddings, especially the evening, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.

Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving.

First, tell us about your event.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
We cook to order on the day for your guests.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

Cost

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.

Why book with us

Hot food handed straight over
Something for guests to gather round
Fried fresh, not kept warm
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather

Ask for a quote

Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.

Local landmarks in Brockham

Bookings here are often close to North Downs Primary School, Inn on The Green and The Ashcombe School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Christ Church (less than half a mile south-west), Pippbrook House (1.9 miles west) and Brockham Limeworks (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.

Chip van hire across RH3

RH3 covers everything from Brockham, Betchworth and Strood Green to 5 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of RH3 are within a few miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Brockham: A green space like Brockham Limeworks is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. PTAs at schools such as North Downs Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Evenings in Brockham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

What affects the price in RH3

We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:

Whether a minimum applies
How long we serve
How many people are eating
Peak dates such as summer Saturdays

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

To check availability and price, we need:

Where the event is
Where you’d like the van to go
Expected numbers
Allergies and diets you know about

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.

The menu, dish by dish

Pie and chips

A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

Events we cater in RH3

It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.

If you’re planning any of these, we can help:

Fêtes, fairs and school events
Gatherings after a funeral
Weddings, especially the evening
Garden parties and summer get-togethers

Allergies and dietary needs

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:

Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fewer choices mean faster service
Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form

Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.

Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.

Common questions in RH3

How far ahead should we book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

What if we only have street parking?

Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.

What’s on the menu?

The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.

Which fish do you use?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.

Do you need power or water?

Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.

What happens when we hire the van?

The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.

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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