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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Buckland, Surrey
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Buckland. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community festivals
A chip van near Buckland
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Buckland stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About our fish and chip van for events in Buckland
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is summer fairs and school fairs and sports days, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and chips for your guests.
Near Buckland, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Buckland events: pitches and permissions
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. Bookings in Buckland come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Buckland is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Brockham Limeworks need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Buckland, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH3, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Buckland, we cover Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Buckland include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Also near Buckland
More for events in Buckland
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Buckland hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price or the cost guide.
Buckland questions
Is Buckland close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Buckland?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Buckland.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where the van can park in Buckland
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Buckland
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What affects the price in Buckland
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
For event organisers in Buckland
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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