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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brook, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Brook. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Brook
About our fish and chip van for events in Brook
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and sports tournaments, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
Rural events near Brook can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Brook events: pitches and permissions
Brook is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For events in Brook, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Brook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brook to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Witley station is about 1 mile away. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the GU8 postcode area. Local streets include Brook Road, Church Lane and Park Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Brook, we cover Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Hambledon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brook include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Schools near Brook include Rodborough (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Brook questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Brook?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Also in Brook
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer fêtes in Brook have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Brook? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Brook
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
These are some of the bookings we take in Brook and Surrey:
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as King Edward's School Witley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Brook
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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