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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashford, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Ashford.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Community open days
Planning an event in Ashford?
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van for events in Ashford, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and community open days.
In Ashford, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December events in Ashford lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Ashford
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ashford and Surrey:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in Ashford: Ashford Surrey station.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Ashford and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Ashford: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Ashford?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Ashford from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Running an event in Ashford
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Ashford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ashford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Matthew, are a natural home for a chip van. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Spelthorne College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in TW15, TW19 and TW13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A30 and A308 close by, Ashford is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Ashford, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Clarendon Primary School (under half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
Places near Ashford
Other occasions in Ashford
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s 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