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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bunce Common, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Bunce Common? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Bunce Common events
Fish and chip van for events in Bunce Common, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and summer fairs, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Bunce Common, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Summer fêtes in Bunce Common 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It is 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
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Bunce Common
What else we do in Bunce Common
Running an event in Bunce Common
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. For events in Bunce Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Bunce Common. Bunce Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Events in parks such as Inholms Clay Pit need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If visitors are coming by train, Betchworth station is about 2.7 miles 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.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH3 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bunce Common we cover include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bunce Common?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Bunce Common questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Bunce Common?
We do. Bunce Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share pitch details
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Bunce Common?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bunce Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- 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