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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Alfold Crossways
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Alfold Crossways.
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold Crossways
Fish and chip van for events in Alfold Crossways, cooked to order
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For school fairs and sports days and country shows, we can cook mushy peas, chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Alfold Crossways, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Alfold Crossways and across Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Alfold Crossways have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Alfold Crossways
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Alfold Crossways from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can the van come to Alfold Crossways?
We do. Alfold Crossways is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree the terms in writing
- Set a time for helpers’ food
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Alfold Crossways?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Community open days
Events in parks such as Fir Tree Copse need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
Running an event in Alfold Crossways
Alfold Crossways is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Alfold Crossways is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Alfold Crossways to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van.
Events anywhere in GU6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Loxwood Road, Chilton Close and Molten Way, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Alfold Crossways we cover include Dunsfold (2 miles north-west), Elmbridge Village (3 miles north), Loxhill (3 miles north-west), Rowly (4 miles north) and Hascombe (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
The countryside around Alfold Crossways includes Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (0.6 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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.
More for events in Alfold Crossways
- 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