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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Artington
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Artington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
Planning an event in Artington?
Artington questions
Is Artington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Shalford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Fish and chip van for events in Artington, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We serve mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for feeding event crew and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Rural events near Artington can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Event catering near Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Artington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Artington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Shalford Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Artington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Artington sits on or near the A3100, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Artington, we cover Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Public House (under half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Artington?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
In Artington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
An event in Shalford Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Artington hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Artington and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter fairs in Artington are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What affects the price in Artington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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