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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charlton, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Charlton and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
Fresh fish and chips in Charlton
How our fish and chip van for events works in Charlton
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
At a field event near Charlton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer events in Charlton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Charlton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Charlton
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
An event in Sunbury Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Charlton
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Charlton
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Running an event in Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the TW17 area, we can bring the van to you. Charlton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east. A summer fête at Church of St Mary Magdalene is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in TW17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Charlton, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Also near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Common questions in Charlton
Is Charlton close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
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 will tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
- 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