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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cranleigh, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Cranleigh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Cranleigh
Fish and chip van for events in Cranleigh, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and sports club events and race days.
Summer fairs around Cranleigh are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Cranleigh. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For an evening event in Cranleigh, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cranleigh: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Cranleigh from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Towns and villages near Cranleigh
Also in Cranleigh
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Perfect for your event in Cranleigh
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Cranleigh, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
An event in Sayer's Croft LNR means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Cranleigh
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cranleigh and nearby villages. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Cranleigh include the B2128, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Cranleigh, we cover Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Glebelands School (under half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- 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