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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Dunsfold, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Dunsfold. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Dunsfold events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Dunsfold
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s summer fairs and music and food festivals, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips.
Near Dunsfold, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. December events in Dunsfold lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Dunsfold
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Dunsfold from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
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. If in doubt, send a photo.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Dunsfold events: pitches and permissions
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Dunsfold as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Dunsfold to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If your event is in Fir Tree Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. 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.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Dunsfold includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
Places near Dunsfold
Other occasions in Dunsfold
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Events we cater in Dunsfold
It keeps people on site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Dunsfold and Surrey:
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Witley station, about 3.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Dunsfold
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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