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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Badshot Lea, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Badshot Lea.
- Community festivals
- Community open days
- Sports days
A chip van near Badshot Lea
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Badshot Lea
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater festivals and food for volunteers, with haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Badshot Lea can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Badshot Lea
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Event catering near Badshot Lea
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. From the centre of Badshot Lea to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Badshot Lea Village Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. An event in Weybourne LNR means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Wherever your event is in GU9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the B3208 close by, Badshot Lea is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also serve events in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Badshot Lea: your questions answered
Is Badshot Lea close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Weybourne LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer events in Badshot Lea have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Badshot Lea? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Badshot Lea
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Badshot Lea, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Club open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Badshot Lea? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
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, use our quote form.
More for events in Badshot Lea
- 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