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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Elmbridge Village, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Elmbridge Village.
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Elmbridge Village
About our fish and chip van for events in Elmbridge Village
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include sports days and sports club events and race days, with chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Elmbridge Village can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What else we do in Elmbridge Village
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elmbridge Village
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer fêtes in Elmbridge Village have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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FAQs for Elmbridge Village
Can you come to a school fair in Elmbridge Village?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Running an event in Elmbridge Village
Elmbridge Village is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Elmbridge Village and nearby villages. Elmbridge Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Elmbridge Village, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Elmbridge Road and Essex Drive; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Elmbridge Village, we cover Rowly (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-west), Loxhill (2 miles west), Hascombe (2 miles west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west), Reigate (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Hydon's Ball and Lower Lake.
Events we cater in Elmbridge Village
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
These are some of the bookings we take in Elmbridge Village and Surrey:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Glebelands School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, 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