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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bellfields, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Bellfields: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Bellfields
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Fish and chip van for events in Bellfields, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater club open days and agricultural and country shows.
In Bellfields, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Bellfields questions
Which station is closest to Bellfields?
London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bellfields?
It suits almost every visitor.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bellfields, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- Community festivals
A school like Pond Meadow School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Bellfields have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Bellfields
More for events in Bellfields
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bellfields? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Bellfields events: pitches and permissions
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Bellfields are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
For visitors coming by rail, London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Events in parks such as Riverside Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Bellfields, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the GU1, GU2 and GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A3 and A320 close by, Bellfields is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Bellfields, we also cover Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Bellfields include Christ's College (within half a mile north-west) and Weyfield Academy (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Wooden Bridge pub (0.5 miles south-west)
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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