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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broadford, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Broadford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community festivals
- Country shows
Planning an event in Broadford?
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Fish and chip van for events in Broadford, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for country shows and feeding event crew.
At a fête or show near Broadford, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Broadford
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If your event is in Shalford Mill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events in Broadford have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Broadford?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Broadford hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Broadford and the whole of Surrey
- Something for visitors to gather round
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Broadford
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
Broadford events: pitches and permissions
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Broadford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Broadford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Michael, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Shalford station serves Broadford directly. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Broadford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU4, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Broadford, we cover Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Broadford
Also in Broadford
FAQs for Broadford
Which station is closest to Broadford?
Broadford has its own station: Shalford station.
Do you come out to small places like Broadford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you come to Broadford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Broadford and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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