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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Clandon
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in East Clandon? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near East Clandon
Fish and chip van for events in East Clandon, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and music and food festivals.
Rural events near East Clandon can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in East Clandon
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Clandon? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events in East Clandon have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in East Clandon? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Surrey, including East Clandon
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
East Clandon events: pitches and permissions
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of East Clandon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Clandon station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU4, we just need to know where the van can park. From The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to East Clandon we cover include West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to East Clandon
What else we do in East Clandon
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Settle the pitch terms early
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Clandon
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
FAQs for East Clandon
How far is East Clandon from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Who books fish and chip van for events in East Clandon?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Clandon book the van for events such as:
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- 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