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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chiddingfold
Fish and chip van for events in Chiddingfold: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Chiddingfold
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chiddingfold
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is summer fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Chiddingfold can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Other occasions in Chiddingfold
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Chiddingfold
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Event catering near Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Chiddingfold book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Chiddingfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chiddingfold to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Chiddingfold we cover include Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Chiddingfold includes Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chiddingfold?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Chiddingfold:
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Teresa of Avila Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For an evening event in Chiddingfold, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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 trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Chiddingfold
Which station is closest to Chiddingfold?
Witley station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Chiddingfold?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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