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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brookwood, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Brookwood.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
A chip van near Brookwood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Brookwood
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, chips and cod and chips and more.
A fête near Brookwood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Brookwood events: pitches and permissions
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brookwood and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone arriving by train, Brookwood has its own station, Brookwood station. School fairs, for a school like Brookwood Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in GU24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brookwood include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Share pitch details
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events in Brookwood have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Saviour's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Brookwood
Which station is closest to Brookwood?
Brookwood station, in Brookwood itself.
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What affects the price in Brookwood
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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