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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coxhill Green, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Coxhill Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Coxhill Green
Fish and chip van for events in Coxhill Green, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We serve cod and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for agricultural and country shows and festivals.
At a fête or show near Coxhill Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Coxhill Green, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coxhill Green, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Coxhill Green
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Coxhill Green hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Coxhill Green and across Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Questions from Coxhill Green
Which station is closest to Coxhill Green?
The closest is Longcross station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Coxhill Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Community events around Coxhill Green
Coxhill Green is about 2 miles north-west of Goldsworth Park, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coxhill Green and the surrounding area. Coxhill Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Lawrence, are a natural home for a chip van.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Beta Road, Delta Road and Alpha Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Coxhill Green, we cover Chobham (1 mile north-east), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), West End (2 miles south-west) and Brick Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-east) and Chobham Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Coxhill Green include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Coxhill Green include Gordon's School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Public House (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Coxhill Green
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
- Community open days
If visitors are coming by train, Longcross station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Service time
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.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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