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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Epsom events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Epsom.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Epsom
Perfect for your event in Epsom
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If you had Epsom Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
How our fish and chip van hire works in Epsom
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and gatherings after a funeral, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Epsom, the van typically parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, as long as there’s a level spot the van can reach. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Evenings in Epsom stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Epsom
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Epsom, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
A fish and chip van in Epsom: local details
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Epsom and the surrounding area. Epsom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Epsom to London (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Epsom include Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For anyone arriving by rail, Epsom station serves Epsom directly. Epsom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in KT19, KT18 and KT17 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A24 and B280, Epsom is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Epsom, we also cover Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Epsom has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Schools near Epsom include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wellington Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Where the van can park in Epsom
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Epsom?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Epsom
Which station is closest to Epsom?
Epsom station, in Epsom itself.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Barnabas Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Epsom.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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