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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Compton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Compton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Club open days
Book the van in Compton
Fish and chip van for events in Compton, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include club open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Compton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings in Compton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Loseley Fields Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. An event in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Compton, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Compton include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Compton include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
FAQs for Compton
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Compton?
Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Compton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Perfect for your event in Compton
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Places near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Surrey, including Compton
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Cannot 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
- 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