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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bisley, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Bisley and across Surrey.
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Bisley
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Winter fairs in Bisley are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bisley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Bisley, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s feeding event crew and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For events in a place like Bisley, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Towns and villages near Bisley
Also in Bisley
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Bisley
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or GU24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Bisley
Can the van park in Bisley and West End Commons?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Bisley?
Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bisley.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Bisley events: pitches and permissions
Bisley is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Bisley, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Bisley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bisley to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Hawthorn Way, Germander Drive and Wilcot Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Bisley sits on or near the A322, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Lucas Green (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile south-east), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south) and Penny Pot (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3.3 miles east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bisley include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Bisley include Gordon's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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