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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Abbotswood, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Abbotswood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Abbotswood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Abbotswood
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals.
Around Abbotswood, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Abbotswood
What else we do in Abbotswood
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Community events around Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Abbotswood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Abbotswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
An event in Stoke Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For visitors coming by rail, London Road (Guildford) station serves Abbotswood directly. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Abbotswood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the GU1 postcode area. Whether your event is on York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Abbotswood on the A246 and A3100, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Abbotswood we cover include Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (under half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abbotswood include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Guildford High School (under half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rats Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Abbotswood
Could you trade in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Abbotswood?
Abbotswood has its own station: London Road (Guildford) station.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer fêtes in Abbotswood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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