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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bentley
Fish and chip van for events in Bentley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Bentley
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bentley
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For crew and volunteer catering and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook mushy peas, chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural events near Bentley can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
For event organisers in Bentley
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bentley? 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.
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Bentley hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Surrey, including Bentley
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bentley
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Bentley have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Running an event in Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Bentley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Bentley to Guildford (14 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. School fairs, for a school like Bentley Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU34 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bentley we cover include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Also near Bentley
Also in Bentley
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Bentley?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bentley book the van for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
Bentley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bentley?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Bentley from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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