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Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Shalford, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in East Shalford.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in East Shalford
East Shalford events: pitches and permissions
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover East Shalford as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Tillingbourne Junior School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of East Shalford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to East Shalford we cover include Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Shalford
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is feeding event crew and community festivals, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
At a fête or show near East Shalford, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in East Shalford
Do you come out to small places like East Shalford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Shalford Mill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
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 have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Surrey, including East Shalford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Shalford
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. In East Shalford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Shalford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Also in East Shalford
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your event in East Shalford
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Thomas, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- 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