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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cobham, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Cobham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
Planning an event in Cobham?
Running an event in Cobham
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. In and around Cobham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Cobham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cobham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Cobham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in KT11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Cobham includes Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
Fish and chip van for events in Cobham, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and food for volunteers, serving sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas.
For events in a place like Cobham, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in Cobham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Cobham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Places near Cobham
Other occasions in Cobham
Questions from Cobham
Which station is closest to Cobham?
Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cobham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cobham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Occasions we serve in Cobham
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Cobham and Surrey:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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