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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Batt's Corner
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 Batt's Corner.
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Batt's Corner events
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Fish and chip van for events in Batt's Corner, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and sports club events and race days.
Rural events near Batt's Corner can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Running an event in Batt's Corner
Batt's Corner is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. People in Batt's Corner book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across GU10. We also bring the van to events in Dockenfield (1 mile south-east), Frithend (1 mile south-west), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile north) and Holt Pound (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-east), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (3.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Halfway House (0.9 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Evening events in Batt's Corner have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Batt's Corner
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Surrey, including Batt's Corner
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Batt's Corner: your questions answered
Is Batt's Corner close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Is Batt's Corner too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Towns and villages near Batt's Corner
Also in Batt's Corner
- 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