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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Ewell events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Ewell and across Surrey.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Ewell?
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light matters for evening service: in Ewell, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Ewell, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. For wakes and celebrations of life and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips and more.
There are lots of options in a town like Ewell: a drive, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We will check the spot with you before the day. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van in Ewell: local details
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Across the KT19 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Ewell include Fitznells Manor (less than half a mile south-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (1.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Ewell has its own station, Ewell West station. Ewell is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of the KT19, KT17 and SM2 postcode area. From London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Ewell on the A24 and A232, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Ewell has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and Cockney Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
- Schools near Ewell include Ewell Castle School (less than half a mile south-east) and Blenheim High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.3 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Ewell
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Ewell questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Ewell?
Ewell has its own station: Ewell West station.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- 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 cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Places near Ewell
Also in Ewell
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ewell? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Ewell?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Company team days
After a service at St Mary's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- 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