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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Binscombe
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Binscombe? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Binscombe?
For event organisers in Binscombe
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Binscombe
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is agricultural and country shows and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
At a field event near Binscombe, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Binscombe, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Binscombe
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Binscombe as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey.
If visitors are coming by train, Farncombe station is about 0.7 miles away. An event in Farncombe Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Binscombe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Binscombe include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.7 miles south-west) and Broadwater School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Withies Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Binscombe questions
How far is Binscombe from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Binscombe?
The closest is Farncombe station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Binscombe?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Binscombe?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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