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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bramley, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Bramley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
Planning an event in Bramley?
Fish and chip van for events in Bramley, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for music and food festivals and sports club events and race days.
Summer fairs around Bramley are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
FAQs for Bramley
Which station is closest to Bramley?
Shalford station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Bramley close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Can the van come to Bramley?
Yes, we do. Bramley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Perfect for your event in Bramley
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 1.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bramley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, events in Bramley stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree who removes waste
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Towns and villages near Bramley
Also in Bramley
Where the van can park in Bramley
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Bramley events: pitches and permissions
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Bramley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
If your event is in Shalford Mill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at The Church of Holy Trinity is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Bramley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU5, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Bramley is on the B2129, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Bramley, we also cover Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Bramley includes St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Schools near Bramley include Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery (within half a mile south) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile west)
- 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