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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Surrey

Wherever you are in Surrey, we can bring fish and chip van for events to your event. Tell us your date for a quote.

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A fish and chip van for festivals, fêtes, school fairs, sports days and community events. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.

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Our fish and chip van for events in Surrey

When there is hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and fundraisers, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.

A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat.

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 visitors.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

Cost

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.

Why book with us

Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Classic food your visitors already know
Bookings across Surrey, including Surrey

Getting a price

Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

Landmarks near Guildford

Locally, our bookings take us close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Other local landmarks include Church of St John the Evangelist (under half a mile east), Stoke Park (within half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guildford include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Running an event in Surrey

In Surrey’s villages, events may have limited power and water, and town events in Guildford, Woking and Camberley need quick service for bigger crowds. The van does both. Parts of Surrey are within a few miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

Guildford: Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Summer events in Guildford have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.

What the van needs

If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:

A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Information about power and water
A wet-weather pitch on hard standing

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers.

Questions to ask before booking

How late numbers can change
What happens if plans change
What the van needs: space, access, power
When payment is due

What affects the price in Surrey

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:

Travel, tolls and road charges
The menu and how many choices
Service time
Access and parking

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.

What to tell us

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:

The address or venue name
Rough numbers for adults and children
A picture of the parking spot
Your date and serving time

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

Plan bins near food stalls
Display allergens for each stall
Set a time for helpers’ food
Settle the pitch terms early

If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.

Tables and seating nearby help families eat.

What comes out of the fryer

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.

Surrey questions

Do you clear up afterwards?

We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

Do we need to provide equipment?

All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.

What can visitors choose from?

Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.

How long will the queue be?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.